An Island in Greece: On the Shores of Skopelos
"An engaging book, flavoured with ouzo, olives and a distinct individuality." -- Sunday Times"Here is a study of that involvement essential to any understanding of the Greeks, or of what it means to be in Greece. Carroll writes like a travel journalist who sees the surface accurately and records it with facility. Once involved, however, his vision deepens and he writes with affectionate insight, a richer man because he understands more." --The Guardian"Readers who enjoyed hisFrom a Persian Tea Housewill be glad to meet him again in a Greek setting and he should attract a wider public."  --The Times"Carroll evokes the atmosphere and the essential kindliness of the people splendidly. Good, tautly-written, sun-drenched stuff…" --Irish Times"Greece seems to inspire writers to write well. Michael Carroll is a new and welcome addition to the list which Patrick Leigh Fermor heads. [This] is one of the best and most enjoyable travel books I have read for a long time." --Glasgow Herald