The Elgin Library Afternoon Book Group found this book totally absorbing, voting it the best book of the year so far. This beautifully written book is more than a travelogue, it is an atmospheric journey into the past as well as a poetic exploration of the present. Peopled with colourful characters, and shedding light on an unfamiliar, and mysterious, part of Europe this book is a masterpiece. It takes time to appreciate the beauty of the writing, and the depth and diversity of the content, of this book but it is well-worth the effort.
