Biography of one of England's greatest novelists, and the eccentric, glamorous, debauched and tragic family which inspired his masterpiece "Brideshead Revisited". Draws upon a huge range of material, including letters, memoirs, diaries and conversations with Waugh's grandson. 'Enthralling and perceptive... A fine biographer has conjured up a dazzling personality and brought her, laughing, back to life' "Sunday Times"