The Actress in High Life

'The Actress in High Life' is a novel penned by Sue Petigru Bowen. The story begins with a lush introduction of Alentejo, Portugal, as the narrator journeys towards it. Across a sandy and barren plain, passing through a forest of sea pines and encountering few signs of life. The area is poor and sparsely populated, and travelers may encounter robbers as equally often as well as honest people.