Nellie Bennett a découvert le flamenco dans la vingtaine et s'est rendue en Espagne pour approfondir ses études à Séville. Son travail de scénariste et de contributrice d'articles de fond pour d'éminents journaux australiens reflète son profond intérêt pour l'histoire et la culture espagnoles. L'écriture de Bennett explore comment les traditions et les langues régionales façonnent l'identité.
As Ellie's fiftieth birthday approaches, her ambitions of a steady income, a successful career and an ascent of Everest seem as far away as ever. So when her best friend Mick suggests a cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats, she agrees. But as they sample local beer along the way, she wonders if they'll ever make it to the finish line...
Shares the author's experiences after leaving her retail job in Australia to travel to Spain and learn flamenco dance, detailing her lessons in Seville, and her eventual move to Madrid.