A Cup of Tea in Pamplona: A Novella - Tapa dura

Newly available in paperback, this novella focuses on that traditional Basque activity -- smuggling -- and the repercussions of such activity in a conservative farming village. "With nine books and numerous article to his credit, Robert Laxalt's writings have been read throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and South America. His book "The Basque hotel" was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in fiction, and his novella "A cup of tea in Pamplona" led to his being awarded "El Tambor de Orr" (The Golden Drum), one of Spain's most prestigious literary honours, in 1986. Since 1954, Laxalt has served in a number of positions at the University of Nevada, most recently as the first occupant of the Distinguished Nevada Author Chair.".