Download or read book Summer in Greece written by Patricia Wilson and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could these crystal clear waters hide the secrets of her past? Present day For years Shelly Summer has buried herself in her work, trying to forget her past. The only time she feels truly herself is when she's diving in the Mediterranean - the calm and stillness of the clear waters help her forget. Back home, Shelly stumbles across the belongings of her great-grandmother, Gertie Smith including a recording of Gertie's memoirs. As Shelly listens to it, she starts to uncover the secrets of Gertie's past, which might just hold the key to letting go of her own. 1916 When trainee nurse Gertie Smith signs up for the war effort, she is thrilled to learn that her destination will be Greece. With a head full of blue skies and handsome men, she boards the Titanic's sister ship, the ill-fated hospital ship Britannic. Unprepared for the horrors of war, she heads for the Greek island of Lemnos on a mission to rescue three thousand wounded British soldiers. But tragically, the Britannic never reaches its destination. When rescued, Gertie is taken to the Greek island of Kea, where she meets and falls in love with a Greek fisherman, Manno - but she finds herself torn between him and her duty to an English soldier. Gertie cannot shake the guilt she feels from that tragic night the ship sank and is afraid her past will eventually catch up with her. Escape to paradise this Christmas with an irresistible tale of love and loss.

Download or read book Summer in Greece written by Patricia Wilson and published by Zaffre. This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Present day. Twenty years ago, the tragic death of her boyfriend prompted Summer to give up their new baby for adoption. Since then, she has lived a solitary life with her father, focusing on her career as a vet and trying not to think of the past. So when her great-aunt Pauline comes to visit from Greece, she disrupts Summer's carefully manicured life. She brings with her tales of Gertie, Summer's long-dead great-grandmother, and a love story that spanned decades. As Summer learns more about her family's past, she begins to long for its future, and begins to track down the son she has not seen since his birth... 1916. After a tragic mistake contributed to the sinking of the HMS Britannic, Gertie Smith is determined to leave the past behind. Working as a nurse for the war effort, she is sent to the Greek island of Kea, where she meets and falls desperately in love with a Greek fisherman, Manno. But fate conspires to keep them apart, and when Gertie's past catches up with her, she has to choose between love and her freedom."--Publisher.

Download or read book The Greengage Summer written by Rumer Godden and published by Macmillan Children's Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the Grey family is visiting the battlefields of France, their mother becomes seriously ill. Their father is far away, busy with his work as an explorer. So thirteen year-old Cecil is left virtually alone with her brothers and sisters in a French chateau-hotel, owned by Mademoiselle Zizi. While Cecil watches from the sidelines, her beautiful older sister Joss falls in love with Eliot, the charming English gentleman who appoints himself the family's guardian. And while the greengages grow ripe and sweet in the sun, the sense of danger and mystery increases.

Download or read book One Summer in Santorini The Holiday Romance Book 1 written by Sandy Barker and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘An ideal holiday read that ticks all the boxes. I thoroughly enjoyed it!’ Julie Houston, best selling author of A Village Affair. There was something in the air that night. . . **Sandy’s BRAND NEW romcom The Dating Game is available now**

Download or read book One Summer in Crete written by Nadia Marks and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gloriously sunny book of family secrets, lost loves and self-discovery, One Summer in Crete by Nadia Marks is an engrossing holiday read. ‘If you don’t think you’re about to get to Crete this is the next best thing’ – Vanessa Feltz Calli’s world has fallen apart – her relationship is suddenly over and her chances of starting a family are gone. So when she’s sent to write a magazine article about the Greek island of Ikaria, it seems the perfect escape. Travelling to Crete, where her family is from, Calli soon realizes there is more to discover than paradise beaches and friendly locals. When her aunt Froso begins to share the story of her own teenage heartache, will the love, betrayal and revenge she reveals change Calli’s life forever? Travel further with Secrets Under the Sun and Between the Orange Groves by Nadia Marks.

Download or read book One Last Greek Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Sunshine in story form' Milly Johnson. 'A fabulous summer sizzler from the Queen of hot heroes!' Heidi Swain. 'A sizzling hot summer read from the Queen of Greek romance' Zara Stoneley. Beth Martin is 31, newly divorced and wondering just what life holds for her... Best-friend, Heidi, is adamant that all the answers lie in Corfu – the island where the girls partied away their youth. So cue a trip to a sun-drenched Greek island, ouzo cocktails, a trip down memory lane... and Alex Hallas, the man Beth has never quite forgotten. As they dance under the stars, the sand beneath their toes, old feelings begin to resurface and Beth might just have a chance to take back her life. If they can learn to love the people they've become... Praise for Mandy Baggot: 'A sizzling hot summer read from the Queen of Greek romance, this fabulous story left me longing for a trip of my own to Corfu. Funny, touching and romantic, it's the perfect beach read' Zara Stoneley, bestselling author of The Wedding Date. 'This is my favourite Mandy Baggot book to date! Definitely one to pack in your suitcase! Love, friendship, family, secrets and laughs all set in a gorgeous location' Sue Fortin, bestselling author of Sister Sister. 'I loved it! Funny, sexy and warmer than the Corfu sun - every beach bag deserves to have Mandy Baggot in it this summer!' Shari Low, bestselling author of With or Without You. 'Another heart-grabbing romance from Mandy Baggot and it's her best one yet!' Lucy Coleman, bestselling author of Summer on the Italian Lakes.

Download or read book Greek Islands written by Lonely Planet and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the history and mythology of the Greek Islands, suggests itineraries, and provides information on food, lodging, entertainment, and transportation between islands.

Download or read book Greece and the Greeks The Narrative of a Winter Residence and Summer Travel in Greece and Its Islands Translated by Mary Howitt A Translation of Vol 3 of Lifvet i Gamla Verlden written by Fredrika Bremer and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Santorini written by Robert A Mccabe and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful black-and-white photographs of Santorini taken between 1954 and 1964—depicting idyllic landscapes and traditional island culture Today Santorini is visited by some 2.5 million people a year. But when Robert McCabe and his brother arrived there in 1954, they were the only visitors on the island. In this collection of stunning photographs from the 1950s and 1960s—reproduced as tritones of surpassing quality—McCabe has recorded the hardscrabble, yet often romantic, life of a vanished era. Picturesque whitewashed houses dug into the volcanic pumice; the harvest of the island’s famous cherry tomatoes; the winding road to the ruins of ancient Thera—all this was captured by his lens. McCabe’s photographs are complemented by two essays from the noted Greek journalist Margarita Pournara, one poetically evoking her grandmother’s childhood on Santorini and the other explaining the geological forces that have given this volcanic island its dramatic form. A companion to McCabe’s recent volume on Mykonos, this book will fascinate modern-day visitors to Santorini, as well as those who trace their roots to the Greek islands.

Download or read book The Greek Revolution written by Paschalis M. Kitromilides and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2022 London Hellenic Prize On the bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, an essential guide to the momentous war for independence of the Greeks from the Ottoman Empire. The Greek war for independence (1821–1830) often goes missing from discussion of the Age of Revolutions. Yet the rebellion against Ottoman rule was enormously influential in its time, and its resonances are felt across modern history. The Greeks inspired others to throw off the oppression that developed in the backlash to the French Revolution. And Europeans in general were hardly blind to the sight of Christian subjects toppling Muslim rulers. In this collection of essays, Paschalis Kitromilides and Constantinos Tsoukalas bring together scholars writing on the many facets of the Greek Revolution and placing it squarely within the revolutionary age. An impressive roster of contributors traces the revolution as it unfolded and analyzes its regional and transnational repercussions, including the Romanian and Serbian revolts that spread the spirit of the Greek uprising through the Balkans. The essays also elucidate religious and cultural dimensions of Greek nationalism, including the power of the Orthodox church. One essay looks at the triumph of the idea of a Greek “homeland,” which bound the Greek diaspora—and its financial contributions—to the revolutionary cause. Another essay examines the Ottoman response, involving a series of reforms to the imperial military and allegiance system. Noted scholars cover major figures of the revolution; events as they were interpreted in the press, art, literature, and music; and the impact of intellectual movements such as philhellenism and the Enlightenment. Authoritative and accessible, The Greek Revolution confirms the profound political significance and long-lasting cultural legacies of a pivotal event in world history.

Download or read book A Midsummer night s Dream written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1734 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Sylvan Theatre, Washington Monument grounds, The Community Center and Playgrounds Department and the Office of National Capital Parks present the ninth summer festival program of the 1941 season, the Washington Players in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," produced by Bess Davis Schreiner, directed by Denis E. Connell, the music by Mendelssohn is played by the Washington Civic Orchestra conducted by Jean Manganaro, the setting and lights Harold Snyder, costumes Mary Davis.

Download or read book Secrets of Santorini written by Patricia Wilson and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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'

Download or read book How to Travel the World on 50 a Day written by Matt Kepnes and published by Perigee Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A budget-conscious traveler who toured the world for eight years offers tips for saving thousands of dollars on the road, featuring advice on such topics as avoiding currency conversion fees and acquiring free frequent flyer points.

Download or read book One Last Greek Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Mandy Baggot returns with another sun-drenched Greek adventure! Beth Martin is 31, newly divorced and wondering just what life holds for her... Best-friend, Heidi, is adamant that all the answers lie in Corfu – the island where the girls partied away their youth. So cue a trip to a sun-drenched Greek island, ouzo cocktails, a trip down memory lane... and Alex Hallas, the man Beth has never quite forgotten. As they dance under the stars, the sand beneath their toes, old feelings begin to resurface and Beth might just have a chance to take back her life. If they can learn to love the people they've become... Readers love ONE LAST GREEK SUMMER! 'Sunshine in story form' Milly Johnson. 'A fabulous summer sizzler from the Queen of hot heroes!' Heidi Swain. 'A sizzling hot summer read from the Queen of Greek romance' Zara Stoneley. 'A sizzling hot summer read from the Queen of Greek romance, this fabulous story left me longing for a trip of my own to Corfu. Funny, touching and romantic, it's the perfect beach read' Zara Stoneley, bestselling author of The Wedding Date. 'This is my favourite Mandy Baggot book to date! Definitely one to pack in your suitcase! Love, friendship, family, secrets and laughs all set in a gorgeous location' Sue Fortin, bestselling author of Sister Sister. 'I loved it! Funny, sexy and warmer than the Corfu sun – every beach bag deserves to have Mandy Baggot in it this summer!' Shari Low, bestselling author of With or Without You. 'Another heart-grabbing romance from Mandy Baggot and it's her best one yet!' Lucy Coleman, bestselling author of Summer on the Italian Lakes.

Download or read book A Taste of Greek Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2022-04-25 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Mandy Baggot is the queen of summer romance.' - NetGalley Reviewer 'Absolutely delightful, my favourite book this year!' NetGalley Reviewer This summer, on the Greek island of Corfu, sparks will fly as dreams come true... Lydia Broom is living her second-best life. With her dreams of being a chef left in the dust she instead finds solace writing about the dishes she wished she created. When Lydia's sent to Corfu on an assignment, she's excited to see what culinary delights the island has to offer, but nothing seems to tickle her fancy - until she tastes the creations of local cook, Thanos Nicolaidis. After one sizzling afternoon in the kitchen together, Lydia and Thanos both allow themselves to dream of the futures they desperately want. And as they grow closer, sharing secret ingredients and family recipes, Thanos begins to realise he has to show Lydia the parts of him he's done so well to hide... Get ready for the hottest Greek meze on the menu as Lydia and Thanos discover that amid the sirtaki dancing and the smashing plates, they might just be cooking up their very own love story. Praise for A Taste of Greek Summer: 'What a bountiful banquet this book is!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Beautifully written, this lovely story made me smile, laugh, and left me with a lovely, warm glow.' NetGalley Reviewer 'A delightful read from start to end; one that left me smiling long after I finished the last chapter.' NetGalley Reviewer 'This book is heart-warming and hilarious. I would give it six stars if I could!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Tempting, tantalising and tasty. This book was a one-sitting read for me.' - NetGalley Reviewer

Download or read book Greece written by Artemis Leontis and published by Traveler's Literary Companions. This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-four short stories and prose poems by modern Greek writers. The subjects range from ancient mythology to World War, II to present-day surrealism. Fifth in a traveler's literary companion series.

Download or read book The Summer of My Greek Taverna written by Tom Stone and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-06-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Stone was living in a drafty apartment in Crete, teaching English to bored civil servants when a phone call changed his life.