A beautiful book, story, piece of history. From the haunting tones of the flamenco to a country ravaged by fanaticism. Hardly a day goes past since finishing this book that I don t think about some aspect of it. One of the best books I have read in a long time Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ? Granada s cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets and Sonia Cameron is here to dance. She knows nothing of the city s past. But in a quiet cafe, a chance conversation and a collection of photographs draws her into the tale of Spain s devastating civil war. Seventy years earlier, the cafe is home to the Ramirez family, when Franco s army coup shatters the fragile peace and they witness the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, as Spain rips itself apart. Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop s books . . . The Return aims to open the eyes and tug the heartstrings . . . Hislop deserves a medal for opening a breach into the holiday beach bag The Independent The Return should be required holiday reading for anyone going to Spain Daily Mail Executed with verve and sensitivity Sunday Telegraph A gripping read Woman Home Dramatic and immediate . . . keeps you reading at breakneck speed right to the end Sunday Express A powerful read Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ? Victoria Hislop spins the emotional tale of one family and the horrors the war caused to them, and other families . . . a great story of hope, determination and love Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ? A vivid story . . . interwoven with history and human resilience and determination Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ? A wonderfully evocative tale of life before, during and after the Spanish Civil War . . . Fantastic Real Reader Review, ? ? ? ? ? *Victoria Hislop s most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*
