In 1918, Berners became the 14th Baron Berners after inheriting the title, property, and money from an uncle. As well as being a talented musician, Berners was a skilled artist and writer. He appears in many books and biographies of the period, notably portrayed as Lord Merlin in Nancy Mitford's The Pursuit of Love.
Is Lord Merlin based on Lord Berners?
Nancy Mitford's Lord Merlin was based on Lord Berners. His lover's granddaughter tells Matthew Bell about his wild life.26 Mar 2018