{"product_id":"one-august-night","title":"One August Night","description":"Review      Fast-paced narrative and utterly convincing sense of place ― Guardian  on  The ThreadHislop brings history to life in this compelling tale ― Tatler on  The SunriseA beautiful tale of love, struggle and redemption ― Prima  on  Cartes Postales from GreeceAn eye-opening and moving read ― The Mirror  on  Those Who Are LovedImmersive storytelling sweeps you along' ― Mail on Sunday on One August NightThis dramatic, absorbing and good-natured novel abounds Greek Island atmosphere ― Daily Mail on One August NightA return to Hislop's thyme-scented, Aegean-lapped fictional Greece ― The Sunday Times on One August NightA dramatic story of love, betrayal and allegiances . . . Hislop evokes Greece beautifully ― Woman \u0026amp; Home on One August NightHislop's love for Greece shines through this wonderfully descriptive and compelling tale ― Sunday Express on One August NightThis love letter to Greece will sweep you away to another time and place ― The Sunday Mirror on One August NightA passionate love letter to Greece that will sweep you away to another time and place ― The People on One August NightHislop expertly delves into the complex history of a fascinating country in this beautifully written family saga ― Daily Mirror on One August NightCompelling and moving, this is a real page turner ― Woman's Weekly on One August NightAs ever, the descriptions of Greece leave you feeling like you're right there ― Good Housekeeping on One August NightExpertly portrays the warmth of Greece and its people, delving into the long and complicated history of a fascinating country while spinning a family saga that her fans will devour. A beautifully written story that will enchant the reader ― Express on One August NightMoving and engrossing ― Best on One August NightAt no point in this novel of loss and redemption does the pace slacken ― The Catholic Herald on One August NightA dramatic story of love, betrayal and allegiances ― Woman on One August Night      Product Description      'Excellent as ever. Victoria Hislop at her best.' Reader review'Within a few pages I was back in Greece and almost feeling the sun on my face.' Reader reviewBeloved author Victoria Hislop returns to Crete in this long-anticipated sequel to her multi-million-copy Number One bestseller, The Island.25th August 1957. The island of Spinalonga closes its leper colony. And a moment of violence has devastating consequences.When time stops dead for Maria Petrakis and her sister, Anna, two families splinter apart and, for the people of Plaka, the closure of Spinalonga is forever coloured with tragedy.In the aftermath, the question of how to resume life looms large. Stigma and scandal need to be confronted and somehow, for those impacted, a future built from the ruins of the past.Number one bestselling author Victoria Hislop returns to the world and characters she created in The Island - the award-winning novel that remains one of the biggest selling reading group novels of the century. It is finally time to be reunited with Anna, Maria, Manolis and Andreas in the weeks leading up to the evacuation of the island... and beyond.'A return to Hislop's thyme-scented, Aegean-lapped fictional Greece' The Sunday TimesDiscover for yourself why ten million readers worldwide love the novels of Victoria Hislop...'This dramatic, absorbing and good-natured novel abounds Greek Island atmosphere'Daily Mailon One August Night'Immersive storytelling sweeps you along'Mail on Sundayon One August Night'A dramatic story of love, betrayal and allegiances . . . Hislop evokes Greece beautifully'Woman \u0026amp; Home on One August Night'Hislop's love for Greece shines through this wonderfully descriptive and compelling tale'Sunday Express on One August Night'This love letter to Greece will sweep you away to another time and place'The Sunday Mirroron One August Night'Hislop expertly delves into the complex history of a fascinating country in this beautifully written family saga'Daily Mirror on One August Night'Compelli","brand":"Headline Review","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40149834399829,"sku":"9781472278449N","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/46b8f532-6fea-488c-9a32-d4d4f61ddc80.jpg?v=1656938524","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/one-august-night","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}