The third and final volume of the widely acclaimed diary of Sir Henry 'Chips' Channon offers a unique insight into the high society and politics of London in the 1940s and 50s. With wealth, vivacity, and amazement, Chips records events around Westminster, commenting on the ambitions and individual indiscretions of parliamentarians, while capturing the atmosphere of significant historical moments such as Victory Day and the funeral of George VI.

His private life, filled with complex developments, reveals a rich social life with prominent figures of theater and cinema, such as John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, and Vivien Leigh. The performances and glamorous parties he describes offer a captivating picture of the era, earning him the title 'the greatest British diarist of the 20th century'.

Pages: 1168, Year of Publication: 0318, Dimensions: 13x13cm