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Author: Spyros Petroulakis

Chania, today

At the Holy Monastery of Virgin Mary Akrotiriani, art conservator Stavros Vegrakis discovers a masterful yet "blasphemous" icon that no one would expect to find in a monastery. Who,...

Chania, today

At the Holy Monastery of Virgin Mary Akrotiriani, art conservator Stavros Vegrakis discovers a masterful yet "blasphemous" icon that no one would expect to find in a monastery. Who, after all, is the unknown creator whose art is characterized by genuine and unparalleled realism, and, above all, how did he come to adopt such a bold technique in...

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  • Release 3/2022
  • Pages Pages 496
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Publisher Publisher Minoas
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    First of all, the book is a matter of taste, like clothes, how it will fit on you. I appreciate the author for this, it was also the first time I bought a novel, usually I borrow them. I regretted buying this book and I don't even know if I should donate it to the library or not. Okay, it's a good little story to read... but the ending, for my taste, really bothered me! I was disappointed! If you want to be amazed, read the confession and the Holy Fire, which is its sequel, by the same author, captivatingly!

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    Very nice historical novel for Crete, interesting plot

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  • First of all, the book is a matter of taste, like clothes, how it will fit on you. I appreciate the author for this, it was also the first time I bought a novel, usually I borrow them. I regretted buying this book and I don't even know if I should donate it to the library or not. Okay, it's a good little story to read... but the ending, for my taste, really bothered me! I was disappointed! If you want to be amazed, read the confession and the Holy Fire, which is its sequel, by the same author, captivatingly!

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Chania, today

At the Holy Monastery of Virgin Mary Akrotiriani, art conservator Stavros Vegrakis discovers a masterful yet "blasphemous" icon that no one would expect to find in a monastery. Who, after all, is the unknown creator whose art is characterized by genuine and unparalleled realism, and, above all, how did he come to adopt such a bold technique in his iconography? During a trip to Smyrna, Vegrakis will uncover the thread of the story in a completely unexpected place. Upon returning to Chania, a tragic tale, deeply buried in the city's memory, will be revealed to him.

Chania, 1900-1922

A mother stubbornly trims the wings that are about to sprout on her child's back with cold-hearted determination. Escaping for a while from the damp basement, his prison, Ioannis, an "imperfect" man, struggles to reach perfection. The young painter dares to do the unthinkable, disregarding the cost. Is his creation blasphemy or an ode to love? But who can judge the art that springs from the truth of the soul? Amid the turmoil of insecurity and tragic historical events, two young people do not hesitate to fall in love to the end. A century later, the love, human callousness, and the terrible ending are impossible to forget...

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Author
Spyros Petroulakis
Publisher
Minoas
Publishers
Minoas
Type
Historical Novel
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
496
Release Date
3/2022
Publication Date
2022
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
ISBN-13
9786180220230

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  • Paper quality
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    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    First of all, the book is a matter of taste, like clothes, how it will fit on you. I appreciate the author for this, it was also the first time I bought a novel, usually I borrow them. I regretted buying this book and I don't even know if I should donate it to the library or not. Okay, it's a good little story to read... but the ending, for my taste, really bothered me! I was disappointed! If you want to be amazed, read the confession and the Holy Fire, which is its sequel, by the same author, captivatingly!

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I would not recommend it for reading
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    Very nice historical novel for Crete, interesting plot

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Another good book with an interesting plot

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Verified purchase

    • 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
  • First of all, the book is a matter of taste, like clothes, how it will fit on you. I appreciate the author for this, it was also the first time I bought a novel, usually I borrow them. I regretted buying this book and I don't even know if I should donate it to the library or not. Okay, it's a good little story to read... but the ending, for my taste, really bothered me! I was disappointed! If you want to be amazed, read the confession and the Holy Fire, which is its sequel, by the same author, captivatingly!

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  • Very nice historical novel for Crete, interesting plot

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Another good book with an interesting plot

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