Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences

A lively collection of monologues captures the sparkling wit of a once‑celebrated uncle, whose quick tongue and flamboyant manners made him a fixture of London’s social scene. Through the narrator’s recollections, listeners hear the uncle’s sharp observations on everything from fashion and photography to the rituals of conversation, all recorded in the notebook he kept for moments that slipped past the ordinary chatter. His charm is evident in the way he navigates salons, critiques the pretensions of literary circles, and longs for a space where humor can still thrive.

The book also weaves in two additional reminiscences that broaden the portrait of a world caught between tradition and the emerging modernity of the late nineteenth century. As the uncle’s attempts to rekindle his brilliance meet the changing tastes of a society that favours “copy” over genuine exchange, the narrator offers a bittersweet tribute to a personality that once illuminated every gathering. The result is a witty, thoughtful glimpse into a bygone era of conversation and style.