Patrick Leigh Fermor Trilogy 3 Book Set A Time of Gifts Between the Woods and the Water The Broken Road

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.