[Eric]

I've never read the book, but the TV serial, back in 1981, is said to be a very close rendering of the novel. That was charming and moving. Waugh was rather ambidextrous regarding sex and also became a Roman Catholic. All those elements are well portrayed. The TV cast were Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews, Diana Quick and John Gielgud.

I shall read more Waugh when I get the chance. The period and subject-matter of his novels appeals to me.