<p>In "The Fortunate Isles: Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza," Mary Stuart Boyd offers an evocative exploration of the Balearic Islands, combining rich descriptive prose with insightful cultural commentary. The book is structured around Boyd'Äôs personal travels, woven with historical vignettes and reflections on the islands'Äô landscapes, customs, and people. Through a keen literary lens, Boyd captures the allure of these Mediterran...