Description
Book SynopsisA self-deprecating and humorous account of life in the Coldstream Guards followed by a wry, witty collection of letters that provides unique insight into life as a POW during the Second World War.
Trade ReviewFull of [Mortimer's] trademark gallows humour and laconic self-deprecation * Daily Mail *
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Dear Lupin fans
Vintage Roger provides an interesting prequel that gives fresh insight into the life of one of the twentieth century's most amusing letter writers and top Dads * The Critic *
Charming * The Oldie *
I am in love with Roger Mortimer and his book
Vintage Roger. From his descriptions both of pre-war life in the Coldstream Guards, and of the war itself, he brings all the surrounding characters vividly to life. Nor does he ever grumble but manages to be hilariously funny about the most gruesome experiences - particularly in his letters home during five years in a German Prisoner of War camp. Most touching of all is the reciprocal love between him and his son Charlie (Lupin) who edited the book. You will laugh and cry reading
Vintage Roger, but you will also relish every word * Jilly Cooper CBE *
