<b>South Wind</b> is a novel by British writer <b>Norman Douglas</b>, first published in 1917. The novel is set on the fictional island of <b>Nepenthe</b>, located in the <b>Mediterranean Sea</b>, and follows the lives of the island&#39;s eccentric residents and visitors.<br /><br />The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, as well as its satirical and often irreverent tone. The book&#39;s portrayal of sex and sexuality was considered scandalous at the time of its publication, and the novel was banned in some countries.<br /><br /><b>Norman Douglas</b> (1868-1952) was a British writer and traveler, best known for his novel &quot;South Wind&quot; and his travelogue &quot;Old Calabria&quot;. Born in Austria to a Scottish mother and an Austrian father, Douglas spent much of his life traveling and living abroad.