Item 5 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Garavan

Thanks Beaton for letter and flowers. Extended discussion of her work at 'the Persian grindstone'. Discusses landslide disaster in the area. Describes guest room 'drama'. Yearns to see the film "Le Desert des Tartares', but is being disciplined and not going. May go tonight. The film was wonderful. Discusses the merits of the film. Has discovered that her olive tree has gone rotten. Complains of her workmen and the lack of sympathy that they have for plants. Has written a 'bitchy' review of a book called "Passion Child" for the Sunday Times. Criticises the author of the book. Remembers the sausages she ate when she last visited Beaton.