Victoria Hislop One August Night - Sequel to The Island | Paperback | 320 Pages

Beloved author Victoria Hislop returns to Crete in this long-anticipated sequel to her multi-million-copy Number One bestseller, The Island. "One August Night" immerses readers in the dramatic events surrounding the closure of Spinalonga's leper colony on August 25th, 1957, and its devastating consequences.

Follow Maria Petrakis and her sister, Anna, as a moment of violence causes their families to splinter apart. The closure of Spinalonga is forever coloured with tragedy for the people of Plaka, leaving them to confront stigma, scandal, and the challenge of building a future from the ruins of the past.

This novel reunites readers with the characters from "The Island," exploring the weeks leading up to the evacuation and beyond. Experience Hislop's signature evocative storytelling, rich with the atmosphere of Greece.

Key Features:

• Long-awaited sequel to the multi-million-copy bestseller, "The Island."
• Set against the backdrop of the closure of Spinalonga leper colony in 1957.
• Explores themes of family, tragedy, stigma, and rebuilding lives.
• Features the return of beloved characters from "The Island."
• Written by number one bestselling author Victoria Hislop.

Specifications:

• Author: Victoria Hislop
• Publisher: Headline Review
• Publication Date: 22 July 2021
• Edition: 1st. Paperback Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 129 x 19 x 198mm
• Weight: 288g
• ISBN 10: 1472278445
• ISBN 13: 978-1472278449

Discover why millions of readers worldwide love Victoria Hislop's novels, characterized by immersive storytelling and a deep love for Greece.