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I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the Chris Stewart trilogy which started with 'Driving over Lemons'. One of the first books about Spain I ever read. I could never decide whether he was barking mad or truly heroic in what he did.

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If you want to avoid endless pages about churches (see above) avoid Cees Nooteboom (Dutch author) Roads to Santiago. Has anyone mentioned Paul Preston? Lots of books on Spain (can be a bit heavy going)

For good insights/personal accounts on the International Brigade read - The Real Band of Brothers Max Arthur.

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Having met him, as we share an interest in farming and sheep shearing, he's certainly not barking mad. Just passionate about setting up a home in the Alpujarras, which he loves.

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For the original on the Alpujarras you must not forget Gerald Brennan "South of Granada" , wonderful introduction to the region, only a Brit would do it, walk from the UK ! We have spent several weekends there, of course visiting Yegen where Brennan lived but also the many other beautiful villages. The drive up from Guadix is very impressive. Also cannot miss Trevelez , research the story of the "Jamonero de Trevélez" - a Ponzi scheme in the late `90s set up by a local banker. Stole millions from the locals and ended-up in prison. Left behind a very good Asador in the centre .

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For Whom the Bell Tolls.
Shadow of the Wind.

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Time of the Doves

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'For the original on the Alpujarras you must not forget Gerald Brennan "South of Granada" ...' a film was made of this book. Worth a look......(same title)

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Hi all,

These are some of the best books I've read recently for the Iberian Peninsula:

• Ghosts of Spain by Giles Tremlett.
• Death on The Algarve - Eyes of The Water by K. E. Heaton.
• Roads to Santiago by Cees Nooteboom.
• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Thanks to everyone so far for some great suggestions.

Best wishes

John

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Here's another couple I forgot :-(
Tim Moore :- Spanish Steps
James A Mitchener :- Iberia

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Doves of war by Paul preston
tells of the experiences of four women in the Spanish civil war. One aristocracy and one ordinary woman on each side. Very enlightening.

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If any of you read in Spanish I cannot recommend this one highly enough

https://www.casadellibro.com/libro-d...419176/2478306

SOme of his other books are available in English but for reasons I cannot understand, this one isn't.

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A friend of mine has just recommended "The Crusader" by Michael Alexander Eisner. Can you please advise... has anyone else read this one?