Jackdaw Cake

Jackdaw Cake by Norman Lewis is a New Ed edition published by Penguin Publishing Group in 1987, featuring 214 pages in English. This book presents a personal narrative that recounts the author’s childhood in Wales, detailing unique family experiences such as his parents’ seances. It also explores his marriage to the daughter of a Sicilian Mafia leader and his time in the Intelligence Corps in Algeria.

Readers will find a blend of biography and travel experiences, as Lewis shares insights from his life that span various cultures and settings. The narrative encompasses themes of personal history and the complexities of relationships, providing a multifaceted view of the author’s journey. This edition invites readers to engage with Lewis’s reflections on his past and the diverse influences that shaped his life.