Faringdon House in Oxfordshire was the home of Lord Berners, composer, writer, painter, friend of Stravinsky and Gertrude Stein, a man renowned for his eccentricity - masks, practical jokes, a flock of multi-coloured doves - and his homosexuality. This book tells his story

A witty insight into the wildly eccentric characters of Faringdon House, Oxfordshire in the 20th century, centred around its owner, Lord Berners. Explores themes of homosexual life before legislation, fear of boredom, class, country house life and more. Illustrations include photos by Cecil Beaton