Rarely has such a vivid imagination graced the poetic stage. In this tour de force of lyrical prose and striking imagery, the author is let loose in small, ancient towns in southern France and northern Spain, each one personified, showing its 'long and eventual 'lives', that seem to shape its people.. The prize winning results have captured hearts and minds with its affectionate portrayal of these towns and their people. As well it is an uncompromising look at their grand and tragic past, bringing to life 'Style is knowing who you are, what you have to say, and not giving a damn.' Gore Vidal.