Beyond the Pillars of Hercules: A Spanish Journey

(From the dust jacket)This is another fascinating story by the author of Top Secret Mission, Slipstream and No Passport.In a sense it is a travel book in which the author goes on a personal quest for what she describes as "the feel of eternity." She finds it in the mysteries of Spain, past and present.This part of the book includes a brilliant description of the fair in Seville, an eye-witness account of a public appearance by Franco and a cameo of a bullfight which is both original and fresh.There is, however, another theme, that of Nazis, who are plotting a German conquest of the world. To this strange half-world of intrigue and mumbo-jumbo philosophy, Madelaine Duke brings the sharp knife of the scientist but not without the pity and understanding of the creative artist.Her book will delight and enchant those who love Spain and look beneath the superficial tourist attractions. And for those who seek beyond the mystical Pillars of Hercules, there is a rich and thoughtful reward in an unusual book.