“Hugely entertaining, funny and occasionally moving . . . edited meticulously and brilliantly.” Observer

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“Here is a veritable feast …. Sisman has done a tremendous job selecting and editing this treasure-trove of letters.” Justin Marozzi, Spectator

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“Adam Sisman's selection of Patrick Leigh Fermor's letters is entirely admirable . . . an unmissable feast.” Lewis Jones, Daily Telegraph

“Superbly edited . . . To read these letters and their superb footnotes is to walk with some of the great ghosts of 20th century literature.” Rory Knight Bruce, Oldie