Lady Glenconner’s Picnic Papers

‘Full of delightful stories…a wonderful insight into the British obsession with al fresco eating’ – Travel Gourmet

From the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, there’s always a perfect spot for a picnic!

Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Featuring contributions from Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, Lorraine, Rupert Everett, Tina Brown, Freya Stark and many more, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our famously unpredictable weather.

Picnics, it turns out, spark strong opinions. HRH Princess Margaret insisted on having hers at a proper table, while the indefatigable John Julius Norwich enjoyed 147 picnics over seven weeks in the Sahara. In stark contrast, writer James Lees-Milne simply loathed them.

Brimming with extraordinary tales and a few nostalgic recipes (though this is not a recipe book!) Lady Glenconner’s The Picnic Papers is an invitation to a delightful feast of memories and culinary delights.

• Lady Glenconner is a much loved part of British culture after her memoir, Lady in Waiting, offered readers a riveting glimpse into her glamorous life and sold over 250,000 copies in the UK. Her subsequent bestsellers feature her trademark warmth, wit and amazing stories, as does this book!
• This ideal Christmas gift will be launched with a major publicity campaign including Mail serial and major day time TV interviews as well as a celebrity-filled launch party.