George Jonas launched Reflections on Islam (Key Porter Books) at the University of Toronto’s Massey College with a little help from Conrad Black and Barbara Amiel, who made a surprise visit from Chicago. (Photos by Nathan Whitlock/Quill & Quire.)

Barbara Amiel chatting and looking resplendent.

Conrad Black speaks, while Guy Gavriel Kay and Key Porter publisher Jordan Fenn listen.

Conrad Black introduces George Jonas, noting that knowing Jonas was one of the side-benefits of marrying Barbara Amiel (who was previously married to Jonas).

 George Jonas (right) with the The Ottawa Citizen‘s David Warren.

John Fraser, chief administrative officer of Massey College and former editor of Saturday Night magazine, welcomes the crowd.

Key Porter publisher Jordan Fenn.

Guy Gavriel Kay.

Conrad Black, John Fraser, and George Jonas.

Guy Gavriel Kay (right) attempts to hypnotize The Globe and Mail‘s Martin Levin.

The assembled muckety-mucks and fatcats.