Secrets of Santorini

Secrets of Santorini
Author: Patricia Wilson
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2019-05-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 178576912X

If you love Lucinda Riley and Elizabeth Edmondson, you'll love this perfect escapist read from the author of Islands of Secrets and Villa of Secrets. Sent away to a convent school in Dublin at the age of five, Irini McGuire has always had a strained and distant relationship with her mother, Bridget, a celebrated archaeologist who lives on the paradise island of Santorini. So, when Irini receives news that Bridget has been injured at a dig and is in a coma, she knows it is finally time to return to the island of her birth. Reading through her mother's notes at her bedside, Irini starts to realise how little she knows about Bridget's life. Now, driven by rumours that her mother's injury was no accident, Irini must uncover the dark secrets behind her family's separation. Will she discover the truth about her parents and her past before it is too late? What readers have said about Patricia Wilson's Islands of Secrets and Villa of Secrets: 'Island of Secrets is a book full of raw emotions, family vendettas, hidden secrets and three very strong women. It's a book I enjoyed very much and one which fans of Victoria Hislop and Debbie Rix are sure to enjoy' 'So well written and utterly heartbreaking . . . a story that needs to be told' 'Page-turning, enthralling and heartbreaking by turns' 'Made me laugh and cry, just couldn't put this book down' 'A perfect read' 'Heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time' 'What a thoroughly engrossing book' 'Written with such depth and understanding'

Fire in the Sea

Fire in the Sea
Author: Walter Ludwig Friedrich
Publisher:
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2000
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521652902

When the Greek island of Santorini, or Thera, erupted dramatically in the seventeenth or sixteenth century BC, it produced one of the largest explosions ever witnessed by humankind. The event covered Bronze Age settlements on the island with volcanic ash, and altered the course of civilisation in the region, possibly giving rise to the legend of Atlantis. Fire in the Sea blends the thrill of scientific discovery with a popular presentation of the geology, archaeology, history, peoples and environmental setting of Santorini. It is a case study of a natural disaster that will fire the imagination. Excellent colour photographs and illustrations along with easily understandable scientific and historic details make this book highly appealing to a wide audience. It will also be useful as a supplementary text for introductory courses in earth and atmospheric science, geology, volcanology, palaeoclimatology, as well as ancient history and archaeology.

Villa of Secrets

Villa of Secrets
Author: Patricia Wilson
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2018-02-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785764381

If you love Karen Swan and Santa Montefiore, you will love this perfect escapist read from the author of Island of Secrets. Rebecca Neumanner's marriage is on the brink of collapse, as her desire to be a mother becomes an obsession. Then she receives news from her estranged family in Rhodes. Called back to the beautiful Greek island of her birth, she realises how little she knows of the grandmother she has eluded for over a decade. Bubba has never spoken of the Nazi occupation during her youth, but there have always been whispers. What desperate measures did she take that terrible day in 1944 when her family was ripped apart? Can the rumour she had blood on her own hands really be true? But Bubba intends to take her secrets to the grave. However, as Rebecca arrives on Rhodes, bringing the promise of new life, this broken family must come together. The time has come to tell the truth about the darkest of days . . . What readers said about Island of Secrets: 'Island of Secrets is a book full of raw emotions, family vendettas, hidden secrets and three very strong women. It's a book I enjoyed very much and one which fans of Victoria Hislop and Debbie Rix are sure to enjoy' (NetGalley Reviewer) 'So well written and utterly heartbreaking . . . a story that needs to be told' (NetGalley Reviewer) 'Page-turning, enthralling and heartbreaking by turns' 'Made me laugh and cry, just couldn't put this book down' Ready for your next incredible read from Patricia Wilson? Island of Secrets is available now. Search 9781785762789.

Greek Island Escape

Greek Island Escape
Author: Patricia Wilson
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2020-04-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1838770739

The new escapist novel from the author of Island of Secrets. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore and Lucinda Riley. 'I am Sofia. I am searching for my daughter, born 1st November 1972. Can you help me?' On the beautiful beaches of Crete, an old woman is handing out scraps of paper. Sofia, eighty-five years old, unable to speak, is desperate to find a daughter she has never known. After a tragic childhood in Athens and a soaring career as a singer, the brutal treatment of the man she loved by a tyrannical regime forced her to give up her daughter mere days after her birth. Now she longs to be reunited with her child before it's too late. Meanwhile in London, Zoe is searching too. In the months since the disappearance of her teenage daughter, Zoe's life has crumbled apart. Her husband has left her, her son feels forgotten, and every day is a struggle. But Zoe is desperate to track her daughter down, even if she doesn't want to be found . . . And why not check out The Island Escape Collection, two books in one, consisting of Patricia Wilson's Villa of Secrets and Secrets of Santorini, for more perfect escapist reads. Search B0886JHJG6.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Author: Ann Brashares
Publisher: Ember
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Friendship
ISBN: 9780385734240

A three volume set presents the adventures of friends Lena, Tibby, Carmen, and Bridget as they share a pair of jeans that will absorb all of their stories.

The Summer House in Santorini

The Summer House in Santorini
Author: Samantha Parks
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2019-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0008324441

‘Oh my gosh I LOVED IT! This was honestly one of the best books I've read in a long while’ Georgina, Goodreads One summer in Greece will change everything...

Santorini - Milos. Two Wonders of the Greek Islands

Santorini - Milos. Two Wonders of the Greek Islands
Author: Denis Roubien
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre:
ISBN:

You want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of two of the most extraordinary Greek islands from an expert? This is the book for you! (for a lower price, look for the black and white edition) You will see this is not just another Greek islands travel guide. Santorini. In this book you will discover, through a travel story and a large number of colour photos with concise historical and architectural explanations, the known and unknown treasures of one of the most famous and yet not really discovered islands of Greece. Internationally known for its exceptional landscape, an outcome of its volcano, Santorini also boasts a wealth of cultural treasures, often eclipsed by the famous caldera and the sunset at Oia and remaining unknown to the wide public. This book covers this omission and presents to you all this cultural richness. Among other things, you will discover some of the best-preserved fortified medieval settlements of the Aegean churches with an inexplicable exotic decoration picturesque chapels dwellings dug in the volcanic soil in remote villages remaining unspoiled by tourism one of the best-preserved prehistoric cities in the world, known as the Greek Pompeii the volcano considered as the origin of the legend of Atlantis Although these treasures are presented to you through a hiking tour, even if you don't hike you can see them since you can also reach them by car. Milos. A geological wonder will unfold before your eyes if you sail around this unique island. But whatever else you expect from the Cyclades, you will find it here archaeological sites of extreme importance, including the world's oldest Christian monument and the site of the discovery of the famous Aphrodite of Milos well preserved medieval settlements dating from the time of Venetian domination picturesque churches wonderful beaches, forming a real treasure of the Aegean This book, with a large number of colour photos and concise historical and architectural explanations, presents to you all the above treasures. The author of this book holds a PhD in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master's in heritage preservation from the Ecole de Chaillot of Paris. He is a professor in the University of the Peloponnese, where he teaches these subjects. He is also a fervent cultural hiker. His travel books (mostly about Greece) are addressed to you, the reader with a special interest in cultural sites. In order to help you better understand and remember these sites, they are written as a guided tour. They include encounters with interesting people and other personal travel experiences which will help you organize your own trip beyond the tourist clichés. Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!

Phoenician Secrets

Phoenician Secrets
Author: Sanford Holst
Publisher:
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2011
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780983327905

The mysterious Phoenicians and the ancient Mediterranean are experienced in richer detail than ever before in this well researched and intriguing narrative. Instead of seeing darkness in the years before classical Greece, we now see glimmers of light revealing a continuous parade of remarkable societies, great leaders and epic events. Drawing back the veil of secrecy surrounding the Phoenicians uncovers new glimpses of Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and people of other societies. Sanford Holst is one of the world's leading authorities on the Phoenicians, and appears in the BBC series Ancient Worlds. Elected a member of the prestigious Royal Historical Society for his work in this field, Holst has presented academic papers on the Phoenicians at universities around the world. Working with respected experts, often on-site, he has added photos, sources, and five years of additional research to his previous work. This is a walk through the idyllic ancient Mediterranean you will long remember.

Love & Olives

Love & Olives
Author: Jenna Evans Welch
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1534448837

A New York Times Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato comes a Mamma Mia!–inspired tale about a teen girl finding romance while trying to connect with her absent father in beautiful Santorini, Greece. Liv Varanakis doesn’t have a lot of fond memories of her father, which makes sense—he fled to Greece when she was only eight. What Liv does remember, though, is their shared love for Greek myths and the lost city of Atlantis. So when Liv suddenly receives a postcard from her father explaining that National Geographic is funding a documentary about his theories on Atlantis—and will she fly out to Greece and help?—Liv jumps at the opportunity. But when she arrives to gorgeous Santorini, things are a little…awkward. There are so many questions, so many emotions that flood to the surface after seeing her father for the first time in years. And yet Liv doesn’t want their past to get in the way of a possible reconciliation. She also definitely doesn’t want Theo—her father’s charismatic so-called “protégé”—to witness her struggle. And that means diving into all that Santorini has to offer—the beautiful sunsets, the turquoise water, the hidden caves, and the delicious cuisine. But not everything on the Greek island is as perfect as it seems. Because as Liv slowly begins to discover, her father may not have invited her to Greece for Atlantis, but for something much more important.

Island of Secrets

Island of Secrets
Author: Patricia Wilson
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785762796

If you love Karen Swan and Elizabeth Edmondson, you will love this perfect escapist read. 'The story started at dawn on the fourteenth of September, 1943 . . .' All her life, London-born Angelika has been intrigued by her mother's secret past. Now planning her wedding, she feels she must visit the remote Crete village her mother grew up in. Angie's estranged elderly grandmother, Maria, is dying. She welcomes Angie with open arms - it's time to unburden herself, and tell the story she'll otherwise take to her grave. It's the story of the Nazi occupation of Crete during the Second World War, of horror, of courage and of the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her children. And it's the story of bitter secrets that broke a family apart, and of three enchanting women who come together to heal wounds that have damaged two generations. What readers are saying about Island of Secrets: 'Island of Secrets is a book full of raw emotions, family vendettas, hidden secrets and three very strong women. It's a book I enjoyed very much and one which fans of Victoria Hislop and Debbie Rix are sure to enjoy' (NetGalley Reviewer) 'So well written and utterly heartbreaking . . . a story that needs to be told' (NetGalley Reviewer) 'Page-turning, enthralling and heartbreaking by turns' 'Made me laugh and cry, just couldn't put this book down'