Andrew Philip Kingsford Osmond (16 March 1938 – 14 April 1999) was a British diplomat and novelist, best known as one of the co-founders of the satirical magazine Private Eye in 1961. He was also humorously known as the original Lord Gnome.
Born in Barnoldby-le-Beck, Lincolnshire, Osmond was the son of Kingsford Osmond, from a prominent local farming family. He attended Harrow School and later studied at Brasenose College, Oxford, graduating in 1961. After university, Osmond joined the Foreign Office and was posted to West Africa and Rome.
Osmond was instrumental in naming Private Eye. Despite selling most of his shares within a year of the magazine’s launch, he returned in 1969 as managing director and significantly boosted its sales.
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1968: Send Him Victorious, by Douglas Hurd and Andrew Osmond
$65.00Send Him Victorious is a political thriller novel written by Douglas Hurd and Andrew Osmond. The book is set in 1968, a year of political turmoil and social unrest in Britain. The story revolves around the Prime Minister of Britain, Harry Carrington, who is facing a crisis as the country is on the brink of a revolution. With the help of his loyal aides, Carrington must navigate through the political landscape and make tough decisions to save his government from collapsing.
The authors, both former politicians, use their insider knowledge to create a gripping and realistic portrayal of the political world. The book is filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists that keep the reader engaged until the very end.