Bitter Lemons of CyprusBitter Lemons of Cyprus by Lawrence Durrell is a mesmerising chronicle that captures the essence of Cyprus during a turbulent period in its history. Set in 1953, the book unfolds against the backdrop of the island's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. As Cyprus becomes a battleground for ancient conflicts between Turkish and Greek Cypriots, Durrell finds himself amidst the brewing political storm, seeking to relive the idyllic island