This trilogy offers an intimate and poetic journey through childhood and adolescence set against the backdrop of the English countryside. It captures the unbridled joys of nature, the poignant experiences of growing up, and complex family dynamics through a young boy's eyes. The narrative is rich with sensory detail, nostalgia, and the timeless beauty of everyday life. It's an evocative celebration of memory and resilience that resonates deeply with readers.
A re-issue of the evocative and nostalgic account of Lee's country childhood in a secluded Cotswold valley. Lee describes a vanished rural world of village schools and church outings but also touches on the darker side of village life as it comes into contact with murder, rape, suicide and depression.
This autobiographical volume describes the author's departure from Stroud, his walk to London, and his months in Spain on the eve of the Spanish Civil War. His other works include A Moment of War and Cider With Rosie .
Concludes the autobiographical trilogy begun in "Cider with Rosie" and "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning".