This memoir investigates the social evolution of the British upper class through the lens of Betty Kenward’s long-standing career as a society columnist. The author, widely known as 'Jennifer' of The Tatler, utilizes her unique vantage point to document the shifting customs, traditions, and public figures of the twentieth century. Her narrative provides a detailed account of the functions, balls, and social rituals that defined the elite circles of London society over eight decades.

The text serves as a primary source for understanding the insular world of the British establishment during a period of significant cultural transition. Its focus on the minutiae of social functions provides a specialized, albeit narrow, perspective on the lifestyle of the twentieth-century elite.