The Island (Paperback)

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The Island (Paperback)

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A number one bestseller in the UK, this captivating and epic tale of family ties, romance, war, disease, and history is set on the beautiful Greek Island of Crete.

On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding plans a trip to her mother’s childhood home in Plaka, Greece hoping to unravel Sofia’s hidden past. Given a letter to take to Sofia’s old friend, Fotini, Alexis is promised that through Fotini, she will learn more.

Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone’s throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga—Greece’s former leper colony. Fotini at last reveals the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters, and a family rent by tragedy, war, and passion. Alexis discovers how intimately her family is connected with the island, and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip.

Atmospheric and captivating, The Island transports readers and keeps them gripped to the very last word. 

Victoria Hislop is the internationally bestselling author of The Island and The Return. She writes travel features for the Sunday Telegraph, Mail on Sunday, House & Garden, and Woman & Home. She divides her time among rural Kent, London, and Crete. She is married and has two children.


Product Details ISBN: 9780061340321
ISBN-10: 0061340324
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Publication Date: July 24th, 2007
Pages: 480
Language: English

“At last—a beach book with heart…packed with family sagas, doomed love affairs and devastating secrets.” — The Observer (UK)

“...the new Captain Corelli...” — Sunday Express (London)

“A rich narrative awash with authentic detail.” — Daily Mail (London)

“War, tragedy and passion unfurl against a Mediterranean backdrop in this engrossing debut novel.” — You magazine (UK)