22 AUGUST 1992, Page 19

Sir: Surely Jeanne Fermor-Hesketh's derogatory letter about the personal quali-

ties of her brother-in-law should have been consigned to the wastepaper-bin. You may have started another downward trend: there will be no shortage of sisters- in-law, first wives and exasperated parents who are longing to tell your readers how awful their famous relatives are! A vista of endless recrimination stretches before us!

Rita Miller 7 Meadway, Southgate, London N14