Patrick Le Fermor's Spanish translator Dolores Payas first visited the author at his home in Kardamili in 2009. This first meeting was the beginning of a friendship that lasted until the end of the author's life. Through the time they spent together and their conversations this book was born. A human silhouette of the English writer and intrepid traveller, the charming and generous Paddy, who lived out the last years of his life surrounded by friends, drink and, above all, his books. Reviews "This little book is a great accompaniment to the first drink of the day." Times Literary Supplement 'A charming testimony...' Peter McKay, Daily Mail 'Drinking with Patrick Leigh Fermor is a gem that will move all friends of the author.' Marjorie McGinn, author "A book full of soul... It's an excellent read after Artemis Cooper's extensive biography of Paddy." Brad Hooper, Booklist “For true friends of Paddy, this book will be a very welcome addition to their library. If you want to better understand Paddy the man, not the writer or the bon viveur, you'll enjoy this book." Tom Shofford, Patrick Leigh Fermor Blog