Possible Clues:

• Skilful fiction, observed to dismiss love
• … thanks to fast party leader with ability
• Highly-skilled story books editor
• Adept
• A fast time in boat race Oxford finally accomplished
• Narrative books by editor possessing special aptitude
• Brilliant starter of tortiglioni cooked so as to be firm, daughter left till last
• Thanks two chaps with gifts
• Gifted boy in marquee with pressman
• Endowed with gifts