Headline Review
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Headline Review
Headline Review
An atmospheric, vibrant and moving tale of pain and passion at the heart of war-torn Spain, from the million-copy bestselling author of The Island.
Beneath the majestic towers of the Alhambra, Granada s cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets. Sonia Cameron knows nothing of the city s shocking past; she is here to dance. But in a quiet cafe, a chance conversation and an intriguing collection of old photographs draw her into the extraordinary tale of Spain s devastating civil war.
Seventy years earlier, the cafe is home to the close-knit Ramirez family. In 1936, an army coup led by Franco shatters the country s fragile peace, and in the heart of Granada the family witnesses the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, fighting a personal battle as Spain rips itself apart.
A well-researched and meaty follow-up to The Island - The Times
THE RETURN may be a beach book, but it goes inland and rummages around in the cellars - The Times
Aims to open the eyes, and tug the heartstrings, of readers... Hislop deserves a medal for opening a breach into the holiday beach bag - Independent
Like a literary Nigella, she whips up a cracking historical romance with a dash of family secrets and a splash of female self-discovery - Time Out
Meticulously researched historical narrative and imaginative storytelling - Telegraph
Powerful stuff - Daily Mail
Excellent - Sunday Telegraph
A well-researched and meaty follow-up to The Island - The Times
Victoria Hislop reading from her new novel, THE SUNRISE
Victoria Hislop introduces the characters in her new novel, THE SUNRISE
Victoria Hislop on Famagusta and her new novel, THE SUNRISE
The Thread by Victoria Hislop trailer
Victoria Hislop reading from her new novel, THE SUNRISE
Victoria Hislop introduces the characters in her new novel, THE SUNRISE
Victoria Hislop on Famagusta and her new novel, THE SUNRISE
The Thread by Victoria Hislop trailer