A tale of passion, pain and pride in war-torn Spain, written with a dual-time element. Personally I found the subject-matter of her first, The Island, far more intriguing, probably because I knew little about it. The Spanish Civil War has been much covered but Victoria Hislop’s research certainly comes through in this detailed drama.
Comparison: Kate Morton, Danny Scheinmann, Santa Montefiore.
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Beneath the majestic towers of the Alhambra, Granada's cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets. Sonia Cameron knows nothing of the city's shocking past; she is here to dance. But in a quiet cafe, a chance conversation and an intriguing collection of old photographs draw her into the extraordinary tale of Spain's devastating civil war.
Seventy years earlier, the cafe is home to the close-knit Ramirez family. In 1936, an army coup led by Franco shatters the country's fragile peace, and in the heart of Granada the family witnesses the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, fighting a personal battle as Spain rips itself apart.
The Return features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
The Return is available in Book, Paperback, CD-Audio
The Return was written by Victoria Hislop and published by Harper
The Return has 404 pages
