Shipping Note: This item usually arrives at your doorstep in 10-15 daysAuthor: Manohar MalgonkarPublisher: Roli BooksYear: 1996Language: EnglishPages: 168ISBN/UPC (if available): 8174360085 DescriptionHere are some amusing vignettes about eminent personalities from the distinct wolds of the royalty, the army, business, writers, and publishers. A card game is in progress at the palace of the Maharaja of Dewas. Among the players is E M Forster. ' Cigarette, dear Morgan?' the Maharaja holds out his case. ' Thanks, dear Maharaja.' An ADC lights up Mr. Forster's cigarette. After a couple of puffs, it blows up in his face with a bang because of the pataka inserted into it, Wild laughter. ' After all, Morgan it is April Fool's Day,' the Maharaja explains. 'Such a fascinating English custom.' Put together, these episodes present a flavor of an era past and the lingering charm of the Raj.ContentsPrefaceDuet in Grace Indian EnglishA Memorable LuncheonA Man with no AddressClose to the LimelightLiving by the PenInspired Talent-SpotterA Richer TextureLion SnarlingAngels of a Doggy WorldOfficer and GentlemanThird BaronetMinnie : A Woman who never wasWreath for a MaharajaAfter Kipling, who?A PostscriptGlamorous PeopleMeeting John MastersSnake PartyArt on a ShoestringTiger, TigerGurus and othersA Literary DebtDr Fell and his DetractorsA Dealer in Gems
