Norman Douglas is best known for his travel books. After being jailed in England for inappropriate behavior with young boys, Douglas decided an extended trip to the Mediterranean would be in order. The setting is an imaginary island off the Italian coast. The island is famed for lobsters and young woman. The south wind is blamed for any troubles the inhabitants encounter.

Norman Douglas is best known for his travel books. After being jailed in England for inappropriate behavior with young boys, Douglas decided an extended trip to the Mediterranean would be in order. The setting is an imaginary island off the Italian coast. The island is famed for lobsters and young woman. The south wind is blamed for any troubles the inhabitants encounter.