Beskrivelse
Victoria Hislop revisits Crete in this eagerly awaited follow-up to her bestselling novel, The Island. Set on August 25th, 1957, the story unfolds as the leper colony on Spinalonga closes, triggering a tragic event that changes everything for two families.
A gripping sequel exploring the aftermath of Spinalonga’s closure and its lasting impact on the people of Plaka.
On the day Spinalonga’s leper colony shuts down, a violent incident shatters the lives of Maria Petrakis and her sister Anna. This moment freezes time for them and causes two families to fall apart, casting a shadow of tragedy over the island’s closure.
As the community of Plaka faces the challenge of moving forward, they must confront stigma and scandal head-on. For those affected, rebuilding a future from the wreckage of the past becomes a daunting but necessary task.
Victoria Hislop brings back the beloved characters from The Island-Anna, Maria, Manolis, and Andreas-guiding readers through the tense weeks before the evacuation and the years that follow. This powerful sequel continues the story that captivated millions and remains a cornerstone of modern reading groups.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Victoria Hislop |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Headline |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781472279859 |
| ISBN-10 | 1472279859 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 320 |
| Tags | The, Island, One August Night, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
