Last of the Old Guard

by Louis Auchincloss

Adrian Suydam is the last of the old guard. He is also the narrator of our story, the story of Ernest Saunders. While telling the story of his legendary law partner, Adrian also tells us the story of his life.

Both men were lawyers in old New York. Heck, Adrian even knew Teddy Roosevelt. With the help of memos from other characters, Adrian describes New York society, status, history, law, friendship, business, and family.

While slim (212 pages), this novel is full of beautiful prose and complex and interesting characters.

9/8/09