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Mr. Burgess is a vinegary chronicler of imperial decline - or, perhaps better, decline and fall-off, a splendid rake's romp. London Times
Infused with the spirit of early Evelyn Waugh and has much of that master's skillin handline tragic farce. Spectator
Infused with the spirit of early Evelyn Waugh and has much of that master's skillin handline tragic farce. Spectator
