Victoria Hislop – författare
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Alexis Fielding reser till Grekland för att söka sanningen om sin mors historia, en sanning som alltid hållits dold för henne. Men hon reser också för att hitta svaren hon söker om sitt eget liv. Resan leder henne till Spinalonga, en liten ö utanför Kretas kust som fram till 1957 var en spetälskekoloni. Dit skickades de drabbade i exil, utan hopp om att någonsin få återvända hem. Det visar sig snart att ön präglat kvinnorna i Alexis släkt under flera generationer. Alexis mormors mor Eleni drabbades av spetälska och tvingades lämna sin man och sina två små döttrar. Barnen växte upp i Spinalongas skugga och kom att välja olika vägar för att hantera förlusten. Men deras öden förblev tätt och tragiskt sammanflätade. När Alexis dyker allt djupare in i de hemligheter som familjen så länge försökt förneka, tvingas hon inse att deras historia, misstag och mod, i allra högsta grad kan ha förmågan att påverka hennes egen framtid.
Hemligheternas ö är Victoria Hislops bästsäljande debut och har översatts till över tjugo språk.
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"Språket är realistiskt och okomplicerat i en väl fungerande översättning. Berättelsen ger en känsla för tiden där detaljerade beskrivningar av vardagsliv skapar närvaro." BTJ
25 augusti 1957. På den lilla ön Spinalonga utanför Kretas kust stängs slutligen spetälskekolonin som varit hem till drabbade under många år. I byn Plaka samlas folket för att högtidlighålla dagen men festligheterna tar en oväntad och våldsam vändning med förödande konsekvenser för de närvarande. Två familjer slits isär och för innevånarna i Plaka lämnar tragedin ett outplånligt minne. Att försonas med sin historia kräver ett högt pris men kanske kan deras framtid resa sig ur askan av det förflutna?
En augustinatt är den efterlängtade uppföljaren till den internationella bästsäljaren Hemligheternas ö.
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A number one bestselling paperback 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.
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A #1 internationally bestselling novel of family betrayals, forbidden love, and the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War—from the author of The Island.
“A crackling historical romance mixed with a dash of family secrets and a splash of female self-discovery.” —Time Out London
Sonia knows nothing of Granada’s shocking past, but ordering a simple cup of coffee in a quiet café will lead her into the extraordinary tale of a family’s fight to survive the horror of the Spanish Civil War.
Seventy years earlier, in the Ramírez family''s café, Concha and Pablo''s children relish an atmosphere of hope. Antonio is a serious young teacher, Ignacio a flamboyant matador, and Emilio a skilled musician. Their sister, Mercedes, is a spirited girl whose sole passion is dancing, until she meets Javier and an obsessive love affair begins. But Spain is a country in turmoil. In the heat of civil war, everyone must take a side and choose whether to submit, to fight, or to attempt escape.
“An accessible, compelling page-turner. It tugs the heartstrings but also gives you a crash course in a large part of twentieth-century history.” —Sunday Express (UK)
“The Return should be required holiday reading for anyone going to Spain.” —Daily Mail (UK)
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From the international bestselling author of The Island, a sweeping saga of love & friendship and the choices to be made when loyalties are challenged.
“A brilliant page turner and destined to become a reading group staple, The Thread is rich with drama and historical detail.” —Glamour (UK)
Thessaloniki, Greece, 1917: As Dimitri Komninos is born, a fire sweeps through the thriving multicultural city where Christians, Jews, and Muslims live side by side. It is the first of many catastrophic events that will forever change this place and its people. Five years later, as the Turkish army pushes west through Asia Minor, young Katerina loses her mother in the crowd of refugees clambering for boats to Greece. Landing in Thessaloniki''s harbor, she is at the mercy of strangers in an unknown city. For the next eighty years, the lives of Dimitri and Katerina will be entwined with each other and—through Nazi occupation, civil war, persecution, and economic collapse—with the story of their homeland.
Thessaloniki, Greece, 2007: A young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents'' remarkable story for the first time and understands he has a decision to make. For decades, Dimitri and Katerina have looked after the treasures of those who have been forced from their beloved city. Should he stay and become their new custodian?
“Hislop is a clever storyteller. . . . 20th-century Greece and her citizens are brought vividly to life. Striking an excellent balance between historicity and impassioned drama, Hislop’s newest should not be missed.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Combining a keen eye for detail with her usual fluid writing style, Hislop presents an engrossing excursion to Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest metropolis. . . . This fast-moving, touching saga about tragedy, recovery, and the real meaning of family is full of dramatic incidents demonstrating their city’s transformation and resilience.” —Booklist
“A vibrant and beautiful tale of love and loyalty, of suffering and courage, of patriotism and heroism.” —Historical Novel Society
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''This is one of the most touching, gripping and inspiring books that I have ever read. Hislop seamlessly weaves an accurate history of a Greek island with a forbidden love story'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
INSPIRED BY TRUTH, THE STORY THAT HAS CAPTIVATED THE WORLD.
This was not the start of a short trip to deliver supplies. It was the beginning of a one-way journey to start a new life. Life on a leper colony. Life on Spinalonga.Fifty years later, making a life-changing journey of her own, Alexis Fielding feels the pull of the abandoned island. A distant shadow off the coast of Crete, she knows it holds the secrets of her mother''s past, buried for so long but surely not forgotten . . .Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop''s books . . .
''Passionately engaged with its subject . . . meticulously researched'' The Sunday Times''Hislop carefully evokes the lives of Cretans between the wars and during German occupation, but most commendable is her compassionate portrayal of the outcasts'' Guardian''A page-turning tale that reminds us that love and life continue in even the most extraordinary of circumstances'' Sunday Express''The story of life on Spinalonga, the lepers'' island, is gripping and carries real emotional impact. Victoria Hislop . . . brings dignity and tenderness to her novel about lives blighted by leprosy'' Telegraph''Vivid, moving and absorbing'' Observer''A deeply moving, captivating, humane and beautiful story of enduring love, and life'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''The most powerful and gripping story I''ve ever read!'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''An intriguing and unusual story that keeps you turning the pages . . . The descriptions of Crete are beautiful, and you can just imagine yourself there with the blue sea and sun shining. It is a triumph in many ways, and a part of history I was unaware of'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Victoria Hislop has created a collection of wholly believable characters woven around the factual history of Spinalonga . . . A gripping and moving tale'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Victoria Hislop''s most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*
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''A beautiful book, story, piece of history. From the haunting tones of the flamenco to a country ravaged by fanaticism. Hardly a day goes past since finishing this book that I don''t think about some aspect of it. One of the best books I have read in a long time'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Granada''s cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets and Sonia Cameron is here to dance. She knows nothing of the city''s past. But in a quiet café, a chance conversation and a collection of photographs draws her into the tale of Spain''s devastating civil war. Seventy years earlier, the café is home to the Ramírez family, when Franco''s army coup shatters the fragile peace and they witness the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, as Spain rips itself apart.
Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop''s books . . .
''The Return aims to open the eyes and tug the heartstrings . . . Hislop deserves a medal for opening a breach into the holiday beach bag'' The Independent''The Return should be required holiday reading for anyone going to Spain'' Daily Mail''Executed with verve and sensitivity'' Sunday Telegraph''A gripping read'' Woman & Home''Dramatic and immediate . . . keeps you reading at breakneck speed right to the end'' Sunday Express''A powerful read'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Victoria Hislop spins the emotional tale of one family and the horrors the war caused to them, and other families . . . a great story of hope, determination and love'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A vivid story . . . interwoven with history and human resilience and determination'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A wonderfully evocative tale of life before, during and after the Spanish Civil War . . . Fantastic'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Victoria Hislop''s most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*
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''Victoria weaves an effortless tale that draws you in and makes you forget the world outside exists. She has the ability to make you step into the pages, to transport you to Thessaloniki as you live the story yourself. She writes in such a beautiful way and her characters have depth and credibility . . . Exceptional'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Dimitri Komninos is born as fire devastates Thessaloniki, where Christians, Jews and Muslims live side by side. Five years later, Katerina Sarafoglou loses her mother when their home is destroyed by the Turkish army. She flees across the sea, alone, to Thessaloniki. When she and Dimitri meet, their lives entwine with one another - and the city itself - even as war, fear and persecution divide its people. Ninety years later, a young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents'' life story for the first time. Should he become the custodian of their legacy and make this city his home, keeping alive the memories of those who were forced to leave?
Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop''s books . . .
''A sweeping, magnificently detailed and ambitious saga'' The Sunday Times''Hislop does her research and is very good at interweaving the lives of individuals into the backcloth of great events, giving the reader a history lesson that doesn''t feel like one '' Daily Mail''Hislop''s fast-paced narrative and utterly convincing sense of place make her novel a rare treat'' Guardian''This is storytelling at its best and just like a tapestry, when each thread is sewn into place, so emerge the layers and history of relationships past and present'' Sunday Express''Meticulously researched and compellingly told'' Woman & Home''Oh what a tangled web she weaves! Hislop has done well to tell a story as diverse and tempestuous as Thessaloniki''s with such lightness of touch'' Spectator''A magnificent setting for this poignant tale . . .Victoria Hislop has a talent of bringing history alive on the printed page'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I wanted this one to last forever'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A beautifully written book that kept me reading late into the night . . . a fascinating glimpse into the not so distant past'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A spell-binding story'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Thessaloniki is much more than a setting for this all-embracing historical saga . . . this many layered story which has been beautifully threaded together'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Victoria Hislop''s most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*
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''This is a story of courage, brutality and fear, of loyalty and betrayal, of love and hatred, of despair and unquenchable hope. As always, Victoria Hislop brings vividly to life a horrendous episode in the history of the beautiful island of Cyprus. Excellent, in every way'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐In the golden city of Famagusta, Greek and Turkish Cypriots alike enjoy a life of good fortune. Invasion comes without warning, bringing chaos and terror. As forty thousand people flee their homes in panic, Famagusta becomes a ghost town. But not everyone will find it so easy to leave . . .Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop''s books . . .''Intelligent and immersive . . . Hislop''s incisive narrative weaves a vast array of fact through a poignant, compelling family saga'' The Sunday Times''Adroitly plotted and deftly characterised, Hislop''s gripping novel tells the stories of ordinary Greek and Turkish families trying to preserve their humanity in a maelstrom of deception, betrayal and ethnic hatred'' Mail on Sunday''Fascinating and moving . . . Hislop writes unforgettably about Cyprus and its people'' The Times''An imaginative tour de force, and a great read'' Daily Mail ''Victoria Hislop writes so vividly about the Med, you can almost feel the scorching heat. An absorbing tale about family, friendship, loyalty and betrayal, set during a violent period in the history of Cyprus'' Good Housekeeping''Victoria Hislop has never let me down. Characters, storyline and location are all woven together into an intricate tapestry that educates as much as it entertains'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''As usual, Victoria casts a spell over her readers, telling a wonderful story that is spellbinding and awful . . . Fascinating'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Excellent . . . I highly recommend The Sunrise and defy anyone reading it to remain unmoved and dry eyed'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A wonderfully evocative tale of life before, during and after the Spanish Civil War . . . Fantastic'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Victoria Hislop''s well researched book with its convincing characters from both Greek and Turkish communities brings the history of this wonderful island to life and gives a remarkable picture of traumatic events . . . a superb read'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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''Lyrical, twisty short stories'' Evening StandardA collection of stunning short stories from the million-copy bestselling author of The Island. Three of these stories were previously published in Victoria Hislop''s ebook collection, One Cretan Evening. In ten powerful stories, Victoria Hislop takes us through the streets of Athens and into the tree-lined squares of Greek villages. As she evokes their distinct atmosphere, she brings vividly to life a host of unforgettable characters, from a lonesome priest to battling brothers, and from an unwanted stranger to a groom troubled by music and memory. These bittersweet tales of love and loyalty, of separation and reconciliation, captured in Victoria Hislop''s unique voice, will stay with you long after you reach the end.Praise for The Last Dance and Other Stories. . .''A master at evoking a sense of place''Mail on Sunday''Stunning... Intricate, beautifully observed''Express''Beguiling... her characters are utterly convincing''Daily Mail''A vivid portrait of a country in upheaval''Tatler
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THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Cartes Postales from Greece is an extraordinary new book from Victoria Hislop, the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of The Island, The Return, The Thread, and The Sunrise. A beautifully depicted love affair with Greece, and a spellbinding tale of love and loss. It is fiction with a distinctive photographic framework - magical and unique.''Hislop''s passionate love of the country breathes from every page'' Daily Mail''When it comes to tales about Greece, Hislop is an undisputed queen - and this is easily her best novel yet'' HeatWeek after week, the postcards arrive, addressed to someone Ellie does not know, each signed with an initial: A.These alluring cartes postales of Greece brighten her life and cast a spell on her. She decides she must see this country for herself. On the morning Ellie leaves for Athens, a notebook arrives. Its pages tell the story of a man''s odyssey through Greece. Moving, surprising and sometimes dark, A''s tale unfolds with the discovery not only of a culture, but also of a desire to live life to the full once more. Praise for Cartes Postales. . . ''When it comes to tales about Greecem Hislop is an undisputed queen''Heat magazine''A lavish love letter to Greece''Sunday Mirror''A beautiful tale of love, struggle and redemption''Prima''This wonderful, illuminating novel is a perfect escape''Woman & Home''This beautiful novel is illustrated with gorgeous photos to really bring the country to life''Sun on Sunday140 kr
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''Hislop has done her research and handles the great sweep of complex Greek history with skill and confidence'' Daily Mail''She brings Greek history to compelling life'' The Sunday TimesAthens, 1941. Nazi forces occupy Greece ... and a nation falls apart. Victoria Hislop''s Sunday Times Number One bestseller takes you into the darker days of Greek history and, through the eyes of its extraordinary heroine, illuminates the courage it takes to live in peace.After decades of political uncertainty, Greece is polarised between Right- and Left-wing views when the Germans invade. Fifteen-year-old Themis comes from a family divided by these political differences. The Nazi occupation deepens the fault-lines between those she loves just as it reduces Greece to destitution. She watches friends die in the ensuing famine and is moved to commit acts of resistance.In the civil war that follows the end of the occupation, Themis joins the Communist army, where she experiences the extremes of love and hatred and the paradoxes presented by a war in which Greek fights Greek.Eventually imprisoned on the infamous islands of exile, Makronisos and then Trikeri, Themis encounters another prisoner whose life will entwine with her own in ways neither can foresee. And finds she must weigh her principles against her desire to escape and live.As she looks back on her life, Themis realises how tightly the personal and political can become entangled. While some wounds heal, others deepen.This gripping new novel from bestselling author Victoria Hislop sheds light on the complexity and trauma of Greece''s past and weaves it into the epic tale of an ordinary woman compelled to live an extraordinary life.Victoria Hislop. Discover for yourself why 10 million readers worldwide love her books...Here''s what the critics said about Those Who Are Loved:''A searing and powerful story full of passion, showing how one woman''s ideals and beliefs shape everything that she becomes. It''s both a beautifully woven love story and a spellbinding, heart-breaking depiction of a country torn apart by hatred'' Daily Express''A glorious Greek setting and rich historical detail form the backdrop of this captivating and poignant story'' Woman & Home''An eye-opening and moving read'' Mirror''Anyone who reads Victoria Hislop''s novels falls in love with Greece ... A moving read that sweeps you through time'' S Magazine''A wonderfully researched and beautifully written piece of historical fiction'' CultureFlyThose Who Are Loved was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in paperback for four weeks in August and September 2020.
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THE GRIPPING NEW PAGE-TURNER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ADORED, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER, THE ISLAND''A beautiful, moving and thought provoking story, The Figurine is a stunning read . . . her love and passion for Greece comes through loud and clear with every word she writes'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Her love for Greece shines through and transports readers to a brilliantly drawn world'' Independent''Family turmoil, unanswered questions, romance and betrayal, all served up against the backdrop of Greece and its enchanting history'' Daily Express
An unputdownable read with a family''s dark history giving a unique glimpse into Greece''s troubled past. Athens sparkles in Victoria Hislop''s imagination.
Concealed beneath the dust sheets in the Athens apartment she has inherited from her grandparents, Helena McCloud discovers a hidden hoard of rare antiquities, amassed during a dark period in Greek history when the city and its people were gripped by a brutal military dictatorship.Helena''s fascination for archaeology, ignited by a summer spent on a dig on an Aegean island, tells her that she must return these precious artefacts to their rightful place. Only then will she be able to allay the darkness of the past and find the true meaning of home - for cultural treasures and for herself.Sunday Times bestselling author Victoria Hislop''s powerful new novel shines a light on the questionable acquisition of antiquities and the price people will pay to possess them.*----Victoria Hislop is back with another compulsive page-turner. Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop''s books ...
''A tightly wrought excavation of family history'' Mail on Sunday''Searing and powerful'' Daily Express''Glorious Greek setting and rich historical detail'' Woman & Home''Hislop''s thyme-scented, Aegean-lapped fictional Greece'' The Sunday Times''Victoria Hislop has done it again! A truly captivating story . . . I wish I could give it more than 5*'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''There is no doubting Victoria Hislop is an incredible storyteller who has opened up the history of Greece to a wider contemporary world; her attention to detail and the creation of warm and sympathetic characters instantly grabs readers'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This is the best novel I have read in a long time'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A beautifully told story with fabulous characters and a vivid scenery that makes you believe you are in Greece'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This was a wonderful read . . . a vivid picture of Greece and the people who live there'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Victoria Hislop''s The Figurine was a Number Two Sunday Times bestseller in paperback for two weeks in August 2024.