The son of a lord with a famous name and an unusually passionate life. The passion, shared by his wife, a princess and serene highness, is for... the preservation of Eire's Georgian buildings. Desmond and Mariga Guinness could lead an agreeably tranquil life in their green and faded land, but have instead flung themselves into a breathless campaign to save the stately homes of Ireland, now threatened by decay and developers. Even Castleton, most splendid mansion in Ireland, stands threatened. Most Irish seem unmoved by the decay of their birthright, but as Desmond and Mariga gallop to the rescue, Alan Whicker observes how Guinness is good for Georgiana.