The Island: A Gripping Family Saga Set on a Greek Island during WWII
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| Management number | 237308890 | Release Date | 2026/07/10 | List Price | US$3.63 | Model Number | 237308890 | ||
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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. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0061340324 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0061340321 |
| Edition | Ninth Printing |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Harper Paperbacks |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 1.08 x 8 inches |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Print length | 480 pages |
| Publication date | July 24, 2007 |
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