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Author: Lena Manta

I love you... A tiny, small phrase, engraved in a letter... made of pure gold. A jewel created by love that shaped the fate of three women.

The great-grandmother Smaragda, her daughter Chrysafenia,...

I love you... A tiny, small phrase, engraved in a letter... made of pure gold. A jewel created by love that shaped the fate of three women.

The great-grandmother Smaragda, her daughter Chrysafenia, and her granddaughter Smaragda. A story that repeats itself. Two families that should have never met. A love that has passed from generation to generation.

Fenia,...

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I love you... A tiny, small phrase, engraved in a letter... made of pure gold. A jewel created by love that shaped the fate of three women.

The great-grandmother Smaragda, her daughter Chrysafénia, and her granddaughter Smaragda. A story that repeats itself. Two families that should have never met. A love that has passed from generation to generation.

Fenia, a descendant and heiress, discovers the secrets and mistakes that have ruined her own life. A journey from Istanbul in 1910 to Greece in 2016. The letter is always present everywhere and at all times...

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And this time, I mean it… A few words from me. The heroes of this book are talkative, they have a lot to say, so I won’t add much more. After all, this particular book can be described as anything from paradoxical to tragic. It started one dawn; just as I had decided to stay away from my computer for a long time, to take a… long-term rest… At five in the morning, I open my eyes and see my husband looking at me, and naturally, I was very worried… I’m sharing the dialogue exactly as it happened, so you have no doubts. “George, why aren’t you sleeping?” “I’ve been thinking all night… I got an idea for a book!” “Are you going to write a book?” “No! You will write it! I got the idea watching the advertisements for those who buy jewelry! Imagine, then, a woman who enters such a shop and wears a piece of jewelry that the jeweler recognizes. It was made by someone from his family… probably… I’m not sure… But this piece of jewelry has a story!” he concludes. “What do you think?” As he spoke, both sleep and the decision for rest went out the window!

“You liked it!” he proudly states. “And now it’s your turn to stay awake! Good night!” He turned over and fell asleep while I… That’s how the Letter of Gold was born in my mind. I must confess that this piece of jewelry exists. It is his gift, a special order, which unfortunately due to theft is no longer in my hands! However, the novel is now in yours! The second adjective I used to describe this book is tragic… It was violently interrupted when the person who gave me the idea fell seriously ill. You know this now, I have announced it along with everything else concerning me. We agreed: You and I have a different relationship, one that you honor and I honor. From here, I can tell you one more thing: Never in my life have I been so scared… Along with him, the very reason for my existence almost disappeared…

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Author
Lena Manta
Publisher
PSychogios
Type
Prose
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
480
Release Date
5/2017
Publication Date
2017
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9786180119015

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  • Amazing book. I couldn't put it down. Every day I was looking forward to picking it up again to see what would happen next. A thrilling story of two families that takes us from Constantinople in 1910 to Athens in 2016. I highly recommend it

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  • It kept my interest until the end!
    It took me on a journey, quite emotional... I read it in 1 week...!

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    I am a devoted fan of Manta and this particular... for the first time in one of her books... I found it a bit boring... I haven't finished it yet even though I always read them quickly

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  • Incredible novel, from a remarkable author. I highly recommend it

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    Perfect as always!!

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  • It is definitely worth reading for someone who enjoys novels

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    I got it as a gift for my friend. Very good choice for a gift.

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    Unbelievably amazing

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  • Readable and enjoyable. 467 pages in 3 nights...

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  • Amazing book. I couldn't put it down. Every day I was looking forward to picking it up again to see what would happen next. A thrilling story of two families that takes us from Constantinople in 1910 to Athens in 2016. I highly recommend it

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  • It kept my interest until the end!
    It took me on a journey, quite emotional... I read it in 1 week...!

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  • I am a devoted fan of Manta and this particular... for the first time in one of her books... I found it a bit boring... I haven't finished it yet even though I always read them quickly

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  • Incredible novel, from a remarkable author. I highly recommend it

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  • Perfect as always!!

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I love you... A tiny, small phrase, engraved in a letter... made of pure gold. A jewel created by love that shaped the fate of three women.

The great-grandmother Smaragda, her daughter Chrysafénia, and her granddaughter Smaragda. A story that repeats itself. Two families that should have never met. A love that has passed from generation to generation.

Fenia, a descendant and heiress, discovers the secrets and mistakes that have ruined her own life. A journey from Istanbul in 1910 to Greece in 2016. The letter is always present everywhere and at all times...

Read an excerpt

And this time, I mean it… A few words from me. The heroes of this book are talkative, they have a lot to say, so I won’t add much more. After all, this particular book can be described as anything from paradoxical to tragic. It started one dawn; just as I had decided to stay away from my computer for a long time, to take a… long-term rest… At five in the morning, I open my eyes and see my husband looking at me, and naturally, I was very worried… I’m sharing the dialogue exactly as it happened, so you have no doubts. “George, why aren’t you sleeping?” “I’ve been thinking all night… I got an idea for a book!” “Are you going to write a book?” “No! You will write it! I got the idea watching the advertisements for those who buy jewelry! Imagine, then, a woman who enters such a shop and wears a piece of jewelry that the jeweler recognizes. It was made by someone from his family… probably… I’m not sure… But this piece of jewelry has a story!” he concludes. “What do you think?” As he spoke, both sleep and the decision for rest went out the window!

“You liked it!” he proudly states. “And now it’s your turn to stay awake! Good night!” He turned over and fell asleep while I… That’s how the Letter of Gold was born in my mind. I must confess that this piece of jewelry exists. It is his gift, a special order, which unfortunately due to theft is no longer in my hands! However, the novel is now in yours! The second adjective I used to describe this book is tragic… It was violently interrupted when the person who gave me the idea fell seriously ill. You know this now, I have announced it along with everything else concerning me. We agreed: You and I have a different relationship, one that you honor and I honor. From here, I can tell you one more thing: Never in my life have I been so scared… Along with him, the very reason for my existence almost disappeared…

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Book Excerpt

Author
Lena Manta
Publisher
PSychogios
Type
Prose
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
480
Release Date
5/2017
Publication Date
2017
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9786180119015

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (23)

  1. 18
  2. 4 stars
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  3. 5
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
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  • Paper quality
  • I liked the writing style
  • I would read a book by the same author
  • Was it easy to read?
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  • Was it interesting enough?
  • Amazing book. I couldn't put it down. Every day I was looking forward to picking it up again to see what would happen next. A thrilling story of two families that takes us from Constantinople in 1910 to Athens in 2016. I highly recommend it

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
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    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • It kept my interest until the end!
    It took me on a journey, quite emotional... I read it in 1 week...!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • dora.dimitrog
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    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    I am a devoted fan of Manta and this particular... for the first time in one of her books... I found it a bit boring... I haven't finished it yet even though I always read them quickly

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  • Incredible novel, from a remarkable author. I highly recommend it

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  • Verified purchase

    Perfect as always!!

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    Did you find this review helpful?
  • It is definitely worth reading for someone who enjoys novels

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    I got it as a gift for my friend. Very good choice for a gift.

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    Unbelievably amazing

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  • Readable and enjoyable. 467 pages in 3 nights...

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • This review is about a variation of the product

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I might recommend it for reading
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • This review is about a variation of the product

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
  • This review is about a variation of the product

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • This review is about a variation of the product

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  • Amazing book. I couldn't put it down. Every day I was looking forward to picking it up again to see what would happen next. A thrilling story of two families that takes us from Constantinople in 1910 to Athens in 2016. I highly recommend it

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • It kept my interest until the end!
    It took me on a journey, quite emotional... I read it in 1 week...!

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I am a devoted fan of Manta and this particular... for the first time in one of her books... I found it a bit boring... I haven't finished it yet even though I always read them quickly

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Incredible novel, from a remarkable author. I highly recommend it

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Perfect as always!!

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