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The Summer of Secrets

By: Patricia Wilson
Narrated by: Mira Dovreni
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In this emotional novel based on Greece's real history, we follow three generations of one family, broken apart by secrets and war, as Olivia travels to the island of her mother's birth to piece together a century's worth of her family's past.

On the Greek island of Castellorizo, young Sofía must put her big dreams on hold to support her older sister Maria with her large family. But World War II is looming and while the idyllic island may seem far from harm at first, there are unspeakable dangers on the horizon—perils that will change the sisters' lives forever....

Devastated by her divorce and the death of her dear mum, Olivia seeks solace on Castellorizo. Her Granny Sofía fled the beautiful Greek island during the war, but Olivia knows little else about her family's history. The only link to the Island she has left is her elderly great-uncle George. As his memory begins to fail, Olivia feels her one chance at uncovering the truth about her grandmother start to slip away.

As a mother's sacrifice echoes throughout the generations, will Olivia discover some things are best left in the past?

©2022 Patricia Wilson (P)2022 Bonnier Books UK Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Holidays Women's Fiction Greece War
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My family are from Kassie, but I never really knew the history around WW2 (they’d already left!). so a lovely way to hear it. A really nice read & agree with another reviewer- the Aussie accent is terrible.

history of a beautiful island

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This book portrayed the history of a little known part of the world. However I was irritated by the portrayal of the character, Rob, an Australian. I’ve never met one that talks that way. It was rather annoying to listen to. Spoiled the novel.

Interesting read

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What a lovely story, and a fantastic way to learn of yet more history of a part of the world I didn’t really know anything about.

A beautiful story

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What a wonderful story, well written and beautifully told of family and true love too.

Beautiful story

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Enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Only dislike was the dreadfully annoying Australian accent of Rob.

Based on true events.

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