Through the medium of the Eastern Daily Press, the pseudonym of Jonathan Mardle has become a byword throughout East Anglia and beyond. Jonathan Mardle’s delightful essays reveal a fine command of the English language and a mind of extraordinary perception. His Chronicles of the contemporary scene in all its diverse aspects are an invaluable addition to the annals of the social history of this country. In presenting this collection of essays, the publisher seeks not only to satisfy a demand for the many admirers of his gifted writer and broadcaster, but also to make available at work of last in an intrinsic value.
 
With an introduction by R W Ketton-Cremer.