"A Rose for Winter" by Laurie Lee

We read this book in early January 2010. I chose this short travel story because it is short but well written, and we didnt have much time to read and prepare. It provides an interesting contrast to The Road. The travelogue is the story of Lee's return to Andalucia in the mid 50's with his partner. They visit half a dozen towns and villages that he first discovered just before the outbreak of the civil war. Lee is another poetic writer who captures mood of place with just a few words. In this book however it is the dramatic colours of southern Spain filled with high emotions that prevail.