
Patrick Leigh Fermor Trilogy 3 Book Set A Time of Gifts Between the Woods and the Water The Broken Road
by Patrick Michael Leigh
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GTIN09789124015312
EAN9789124015312
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Discover the Patrick Leigh Fermor Trilogy Series 3 Books Collection Set — a beautifully curated paperback boxed set for readers who love classic travel literature, historical context, and lyrical storytelling. Perfect for parents introducing curious teens to travel writing, teachers building a reading list for world history or literature classes, and gift buyers searching for a timeless present. This collection captures an unforgettable journey across 1930s Europe, rendered by one of Britain’s most admired travel writers. Titles in this Set: A Time of GiftsBetween the Woods and the WaterThe Broken Road. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124015312 A Time of Gifts — The trilogy begins in 1933, when an 18-year-old Patrick Leigh Fermor sets out on a remarkable walk from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. This first volume takes him as far as Hungary and is full of vivid panoramas: resplendent domes, quiet monasteries, great rivers and the peculiar light of Bavaria. More than a travelogue, it’s a portrait of a Europe on the brink, captured with the curiosity and lyricism that made Fermor a bestselling author. Between the Woods and the Water — Picking up on the bridge across the Danube where the previous book ends, Fermor continues across the vast Hungarian Plain, over the Romanian border and into Transylvania. Written with a keen eye for local detail and historical nuance, this volume combines adventure, cultural insight, and the poignancy of a continent already beginning to unravel. The Broken Road — Completing the trilogy, The Broken Road traces the final stages of the walk toward Constantinople. Although the third volume had a complex publication history, it completes the arc and satisfies readers who have long followed Fermor’s footsteps. The narrative pairs youthful courage with mature reflection, offering both immediacy and elegiac perspective.. Classic travel-book collection: A cohesive book collection from an acclaimed travel writer, ideal for collectors and readers.. Paperback edition: Easy to handle and share in classrooms or on long journeys.. Educational and evocative: Rich historical context suitable for study in literature, history, and cultural studies.. Gift set potential: A standout gift for book lovers, travelers, and history enthusiasts.. Trusted author reputation: From Sir Patrick Michael Leigh Fermor DSO OBE — soldier, scholar, polyglot and widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest travel writers.. Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor’s life — which included wartime service with the Cretan resistance and a reputation that inspired a BBC comparison to “a cross between Indiana Jones, James Bond and Graham Greene” — gives these books authority and depth. Teachers and parents will appreciate the series’ combination of vivid description, historical perspective, and narrative drive. Whether used as a captivating bedtime read for older teens, a supplemental text for classroom discussion, or a thoughtful gift for a voyager at heart, the Patrick Leigh Fermor Trilogy Series 3 Books Collection Set is a memorable, enriching keepsake. Bring home this boxed set to travel through pre-war Europe with one of the twentieth century’s most elegant storytellers.
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