Rayner

Austrian. I keep a vineyard and a house in a valley my family has held since before this country had its current name. In winter I see perhaps six people a month and speak to none of them for long. I taught myself Japanese from novels over four winters, so forgive the way I write—it is a little old-fashioned. I work outdoors in weather that is bad for me and eat whatever is left in the kitchen. The house is far too cold. If you write to me, I will answer at length.…