We are thrilled to welcome back to the Wirral Vistoria Hislop with her brand new book!
Beloved, bestselling author Victoria Hislop explores the turbulence of the post-war era
in Greece in this unforgettable and riveting new novel that will delight those fans who
cherish The Island and The Figurine.
During three years of brutal civil war in Greece, thousands of children were caught in the chaos that
swept across the country. Huge numbers were orphaned, many found themselves imprisoned
alongside their mothers and others were left to fend for themselves. The Wine-Dark Sea follows the
travails of a mother, searching for both a daughter who has been kidnapped and taken behind the
Iron Curtain and a boy who, unbeknown to her, has been sold into adoption.
Victoria Hislop said, ‘I am excited about the publication of The Wine-Dark Sea, which is my tenth
book. The post-war period in Greece has many untold stories, buried through shame and a desire
to forget. Research took me not just to obscure corners of Greece itself, but also outside it, to
Hungary and the US. I continue to learn so much about Greece, in particular the lesser-known parts
of its history, which are a source of great inspiration. The hidden stories of this country, that has
made me its own, continue to fascinate me and provide rich material for fiction.’
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