Island e-bog
90,41 DKK
(inkl. moms 113,01 DKK)
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 mothers childhood home in Plaka, Greece hoping to unravel Sofias hidden past. Given a letter to take to Sofias old friend, Fotini, Alexis is promised that t...
E-bog
90,41 DKK
Forlag
Harper Paperbacks
Udgivet
13 oktober 2009
Længde
480 sider
Genrer
Fiction: general and literary
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780061863455
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 mothers childhood home in Plaka, Greece hoping to unravel Sofias hidden past. Given a letter to take to Sofias 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 stones throw from the tiny, deserted island of SpinalongaGreeces 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.