I’ve been such a huge fan of William Boyd for years, but here you’ve encapsulated two other loves I’d not immediately associated with him: London (very ‘Any Human Heart’) and Matisse!
Cafe near Pimlico - wonder if he was inspired by the insitution that was the Regency Cafe, though the service was impeccable? Good to hear someone has reopened it.
I’ve been such a huge fan of William Boyd for years, but here you’ve encapsulated two other loves I’d not immediately associated with him: London (very ‘Any Human Heart’) and Matisse!
I'm still reading Armadillo, about two-thirds of the way through. Might pick out some other bits soon. If so, hope you like those too.
Cafe near Pimlico - wonder if he was inspired by the insitution that was the Regency Cafe, though the service was impeccable? Good to hear someone has reopened it.
See my italicised footnote, Ian. Great minds.