from the back:

"In Bitter Lemons, Durrell tells the perceptive, often humorous, story of his experiences on Cyprus between 1953 and 1956 - first as a visitor, then as a householder and teacher, and finally as Press Advisor to a government coping with armed rebellion. Here are unforgettable pictures of the sunlit villages and people, the ancient buildings, mountains and sea - and the somber political tragedy that finally engulfed the island."

Another wonderful book. Not only is Durrell's playful language a joy to read but he also treats complex ideas and situations so simply and clearly that they are very easy to understand. I learned many things from this book *and* thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Win-win!