This is one of the most moving, compelling, and inspiring books ever written. Victoria Hislop uniquely weaves an accurate story of a Greek island with a forbidden love story. The story recounts life in a leper colony, in Spinalonga. Fifty years later, Alexis Fielding feels the pull of the abandoned island that holds the secrets of her mother's past. Discover why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop's books.

An emotional and careful depiction of the lives of the Cretans between the wars and during the German occupation, with a sympathetic vivid narrative of the isolated. A story that reminds us that love and life continue even in the most extraordinary conditions.

The story of life on Spinalonga, the island of lepers, is captivating and has a real emotional impact. It is a deeply moving, enticing, and human literary world that captures enduring love and life.

Within the pages of the book, the descriptions of Crete are enchanting and transport you to the wonderful blue of the sea and the sunlight. It is a triumphant story that follows a well-written encounter with the historical world of Spinalonga.

Pages: 496, Dimensions: 13x13cm