Oggie: The Memoirs Of Olga Lynn (1955) (Inscribed by Olga Lynn)

Olga Lynn’s reminiscences are written with the warmth and sparkling sense of humour that have sustained her throughout her full and varied life. As a singer and teacher of singing she has known all the great musical and social characters of her day since she first became a pupil of the great Jean de Rezke. Here are stories of life in Paris under the tutelage of the master; and vivid glimpses of Edwardian London in its heyday—the great hostesses, the house parties, the opera at Covent Garden, the amateur pageants and concerts, and Olga Lynn’s remarkable medley collection of pupils who have ranged from Lady Cunard to Gertrude Lawrence. The European scene between the wars naturally inspires such a talented raconteuse to many entertaining anecdotes—Melba singing at the Grand Hotel in Venice with unexpected.

Inscribed by the author on front endpaper: ‘Dearest Beryl from Oggie (Olga Lynn) with love! Feb 1956