Henry 'Chips' Channon: The Diaries (Volume 1): 1918-38 , edited by Simon Heffer, is a massive, unexpurgated publication restoring nearly two million words of candid, often scathing social and political commentary from the interwar years. Critics highlight the work as a "wickedly entertaining" yet "hard to stomach" masterpiece of intimate, gossipy detail, showcasing Channon’s position as a well-connected, albeit repulsive, insider in British high society. Read the full review at The Week . Book review: Henry 'Chips' Channon - The Diaries, 1918-1938
