A very unusual gentleman

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A series of  ‘lost’ diaries, recently discovered in a house belonging to the estate of one of England’s historical seated families, has brought to light a most intriguing story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The author of this substantial piece of work, totaling some 100 volumes, is something of a mystery to the public at large. Although better known through his influence as one of the leading art experts in a select, albeit, smaller circle of societies oldest wealth, his life beyond these social engagements, writings and public talks was completely secret; Until now.

P K Randolph was a hugely prolific writer, and the adventures, explorations and reflections on matters of art, taste and manners plays out over years through a series of correspondence between himself and his compatriot Marmaduke.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Experts are calling this discovery the most important literary, artistic and social find of the century, and plans are already afoot to publish these journals for all the world to marvel, revel and take delight in.

George Renaig, who represented the estate of Randolph, called this collection “Significant” and “As important a piece of literature as I have ever read”.

Professor Angus T. Cruft made the following comment on the historical and social context of the works; “In a time when being British is something that confuses people. In a time when manners have given way to debauchery, lack of style and complete absence of social etiquette. In a time when pleasantries exchanged between strangers in public places has been replaced by the insane rantings of those more at home in the cold rat infested containment of Bedlam, at last every gentleman has a mentor and every lady a hero. For me, Randolph represents everything that is fine, decent and good about the moral fiber of a golden age of enlightenment, class and fine taste.

We can learn a lot from Randolph and his perfect sense of what is proper and good bringing a little bit Randolph to our everyday bleakness”.

In short, these adventures are destined to become best sellers and would be hugely entertaining as a motion picture.

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