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'A beautiful, moving and thought provoking story, The Figurine is a stunning read . . . her love and passion for Greece comes through loud and clear with every word she writes' Real Reader Review, 'Her love for Greece shines through and transports readers to a brilliantly drawn world' Independent'Family turmoil, unanswered questions, romance and betrayal, all served up against the backdrop of Greece and its enchanting history' Daily ExpressFeel the sun on your face and the sand of the Aegean islands beneath your feet as you uncover the fate of the Bronze Age figurines in the heart-pounding new novel from the No 1 bestselling author. Concealed beneath the dust sheets in the Athens apartment she has inherited from her grandparents, Helena McCloud discovers a hidden hoard of rare antiquities, amassed during a dark period in Greek history when the city and its people were gripped by a brutal military dictatorship.Helena's fascination for archaeology, ignited by a summer spent on a dig on an Aegean island, tells her that she must return these precious artefacts to their rightful place. Only then will she be able to allay the darkness of the past and find the true meaning of home - for cultural treasures and for herself.Number One Sunday Times bestseller Victoria Hislop's powerful new novel shines a light on the questionable acquisition of antiquities and the price people will pay to possess them.----Victoria Hislop is back with another compulsive page-turner. Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop's books ...'A tightly wrought excavation of family history' Mail on Sunday'Searing and powerful' Daily Express'Glorious Greek setting and rich historical detail' Woman & Home'Hislop's thyme-scented, Aegean-lapped fictional Greece' The Sunday Times'Victoria Hislop has done it again! A truly captivating story . . . I wish I could give it more than 5 ' Real Reader Review, 'There is no doubting Victoria Hislop is an incredible storyteller who has opened up the history of Greece to a wider contemporary world; her attention to detail and the creation of warm and sympathetic characters instantly grabs readers' Real Reader Review, 'This is the best novel I have read in a long time' Real Reader Review, 'A beautifully told story with fabulous characters and a vivid scenery that makes you believe you are in Greece' Real Reader Review, 'This was a wonderful read . . . a vivid picture of Greece and the people who live there' Real Reader Review, *Victoria Hislop's One August Night was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in paperback in the first week of August 2021; Those Who Are Loved was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in paperback for four weeks in August and September 2020.

In her irresistible new novel, Sunday Times No 1 bestselling author Victoria Hislop shines a light on the questionable acquisition of cultural treasures and the price people - and countries - will pay to cling on to them.Of all the ancient art that captures the imagination, none is more appealing than the Cycladic figurine. An air of mystery swirls around these statuettes from the Bronze Age and they are highly sought after by collectors - and looters - alike.When Helena inherits her grandparents' apartment in Athens, she is overwhelmed with memories of the summers she spent there as a child, when Greece was under a brutal military dictatorship. Her remote, cruel grandfather was one of the regime's generals and as she sifts through the dusty rooms, Helena discovers an array of valuable objects and antiquities. How did her grandfather amass such a trove? What human price was paid for them?Helena's desire to find answers about her heritage dovetails with a growing curiosity for archaeology, ignited by a summer spent with volunteers on a dig on an Aegean island. Their finds fuel her determination to protect the precious fragments recovered from the baked earth - and to understand the origins of her grandfather's collection.Helena's attempt to make amends for some of her grandfather's actions sees her wrestle with the meaning of 'home', both in relation to looted objects of antiquity ... and herself.

A dramatic and moving story set in the same world as the international bestseller The Island from the celebrated novelist Victoria Hislop. The absorbing story of the Cretan village of Plaka and the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga - Greece's former leper colony - is told to us by Maria Petrakis, one of the children in the original version of The Island. She tells us of the ancient and misunderstood disease of leprosy, exploring the themes of stigma, shame and the treatment of those who are different, which are as relevant for children as adults. Gill Smith's rich, full-colour illustrations will transport the reader to the timeless and beautiful Greek landscape and Mediterranean seascape.

The NEW Sunday Times Number One bestseller from Victoria Hislop, author of multi-million-copy bestsellers, including The Island, The Sunrise and Cartes Postales from Greece.

Athens, 1941. As Nazi forces occupy Greece, the nation descends into chaos. This gripping narrative explores the darker days of Greek history through the eyes of Themis, a courageous fifteen-year-old caught in a family divided by political ideologies. The German invasion exacerbates existing tensions, leading to widespread famine and the loss of friends, which compels Themis to engage in acts of resistance. Following the occupation, she joins the Communist army during the civil war, confronting the extremes of love and hatred as Greeks fight against one another. Imprisoned on the notorious islands of Makronisos and Trikeri, she meets another prisoner, and their lives become intertwined in unforeseen ways. Themis grapples with her principles and her yearning for freedom. Reflecting on her life, she discovers the intricate connections between personal and political struggles. While some wounds may heal, others deepen, revealing the complexity of her experiences. This narrative sheds light on Greece's traumatic past and tells the epic story of an ordinary woman navigating an extraordinary life amidst turmoil.

Beloved author Victoria Hislop returns to Crete in this long-anticipated sequel to her multi-million-copy bestseller. On August 25, 1957, the island of Spinalonga closes its leper colony, leading to a moment of violence with devastating consequences. Time stands still for Maria Petrakis and her sister, Anna, as two families splinter apart, and the people of Plaka are forever marked by tragedy. In the aftermath, they must confront stigma and scandal while seeking to rebuild their lives from the ruins of the past. This sequel reunites readers with familiar characters in the weeks leading up to the evacuation of the island and beyond. Hislop's storytelling captures the essence of Greece, immersing readers in the atmosphere of the Greek Islands. Praised for her immersive narratives, Hislop evokes the beauty and complexity of Greece's history through a compelling family saga filled with themes of love, betrayal, and resilience. With a reputation for enchanting tales, Hislop's writing transports readers to another time and place, making it clear why ten million readers worldwide cherish her novels. This dramatic and absorbing narrative promises to be a page-turner that will leave readers captivated.

Avec le talent qu'on lui connait, Victoria Hislop nous emmene au fil de dix nouvelles a travers les rues d'Athenes et les parcs ombrages des villages grecs. En evoquant leurs atmospheres si particulieres, elle donne vie a un grand nombre de personnages inoubliables: un pretre solitaire, deux freres qui n'arretent pas de se quereller, un etranger indesirable, une charmante patissiere, ou encore un jeune marie a la memoire defaillante. A la maniere d'une aquarelliste, l'auteur de L'Ile des oublies explore les sentiments humains. Amour, loyaute, separation, reconciliation... nul mouvement de l'ame n'echappe a son ecriture envoutante. Le style Hislop: une petite cantate qui chante doucement la Mediterranee, la famille et un passe qu'on connait mal. Le Point.

The new Top Ten bestseller from Victoria Hislop, author of the multimillion copy reading group classic, The Island and The Sunrise, one of the ten biggest selling novels of 2015