Lilac and Flag

The third title of John Berger's trilogy called "Into their Labours" - the first two were "Pig Earth" and "Once in Europa". The trilogy is fiction but is also based on fact. It is based on the French mountain village where the author lived.
In the mythic city of Troy, amidst the shanty-towns, factories, opulent hotels, fading heritages and steadfast dreams, the children and grandchildren of rural peasants pursue meagre livings as best they can. And two young lovers embark upon a passionate journey of love and survival.