The Sunrise

£9.99

In 1972, Famagusta in Cyprus is the most desirable resort in the Mediterranean. Tourism and commerce boom in the city, with Greek and Turkish Cypriots living and working harmoniously side by side. Elsewhere on the island, there has been a decade of unrest and violence between the communities and in 1974, following a Greek military coup, Turkey invades the island to protect the Turkish Cypriot minority. As Famagusta is shelled, its population flees. In the now deserted city, just two families are left behind. ‘The Sunrise’ tells the story of this small group living in hiding.

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*Victoria Hislop’s most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is available to pre-order in paperback.*



‘This is a story of courage, brutality and fear, of loyalty and betrayal, of love and hatred, of despair and unquenchable hope. As always, Victoria Hislop brings vividly to life a horrendous episode in the history of the beautiful island of Cyprus. Excellent, in every way’ Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ?

In the golden city of Famagusta, Greek and Turkish Cypriots alike enjoy a life of good fortune.

Invasion comes without warning, bringing chaos and terror.

As forty thousand people flee their homes in panic, Famagusta becomes a ghost town. But not everyone will find it so easy to leave . . .

Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop’s books . . .

‘Intelligent and immersive . . . Hislop’s incisive narrative weaves a vast array of fact through a poignant, compelling family saga’ The Sunday Times

‘Adroitly plotted and deftly characterised, Hislop’s gripping novel tells the stories of ordinary Greek and Turkish families trying to preserve their humanity in a maelstrom of deception, betrayal and ethnic hatred’ Mail on Sunday

‘Fascinating and moving . . . Hislop writes unforgettably about Cyprus and its people’ The Times

‘An imaginative tour de force, and a great read’ Daily Mail

‘Victoria Hislop writes so vividly about the Med, you can almost feel the scorching heat. An absorbing tale about family, friendship, loyalty and betrayal, set during a violent period in the history of Cyprus’ Good Housekeeping

‘Victoria Hislop has never let me down. Characters, storyline and location are all woven together into an intricate tapestry that educates as much as it entertains’ Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ?

‘As usual, Victoria casts a spell over her readers, telling a wonderful story that is spellbinding and awful . . . Fascinating’ Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ?

‘Excellent . . . I highly recommend The Sunrise and defy anyone reading it to remain unmoved and dry eyed’ Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ?

‘A wonderfully evocative tale of life before, during and after the Spanish Civil War . . . Fantastic’ Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ?

‘Victoria Hislop’s well researched book with its convincing characters from both Greek and Turkish communities brings the history of this wonderful island to life and gives a remarkable picture of traumatic events . . . a superb read’ Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ?

Additional information

Weight 0.3 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.8 × 3.6 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

393

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K