The Wine-Dark Sea

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. It's time to discover why 10 million readers worldwide love Victoria Hislop: 'Glorious Greek setting and rich historical detail' Woman & Home 'She brings Greek history to compelling life' The Sunday Times 'Fascinating and moving ... Hislop writes unforgettably' The Times