A great old fashioned story that is character driven and written in literary style of the 40s. Alternating between London and Spain this is a charming tale of the old nomadic gypsies living in caravans, their culture, their passions, and of a romance between a man and a woman destined to be apart by fate's chances. I liked it so much I just found a few of the author's other books that were affordable. Lady Eleanor Smith's books are rare and a few titles very pricey due to scarcity. Three and a half stars, ( )