After a chance encounter with a Portuguese woman inspires middle-aged Classics scholar Raimund Gregorius to impulsively buy a book the respected teacher walks out on his job to move to Lisbon. Raimund’s journey to track down the author of the book takes him throughout the city where he meets a disparate and eccentric cast of characters. Brimming with wit, humanity and warmth, fans of Amelie, A Gentleman In Moscow and great literature will find much to enjoy here. Picked by John