Island

<p><strong>A number one bestseller in the UK this captivating and epic tale of family ties romance war disease and history is set on the beautiful Greek Island of Crete.</strong></p><p>On the brink of a life-changing decision Alexis Fielding plans a trip to her mother's childhood home in Plaka Greece hoping to unravel Sofia's hidden past. Given a letter to take to Sofia's old friend Fotini Alexis is promised that through Fotini she will learn more.</p><p>Arriving in Plaka Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone's throw from the tiny deserted island of Spinalonga--Greece's former leper colony. Fotini at last reveals the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters and a family rent by tragedy war and passion. Alexis discovers how intimately her family is connected with the island and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip.</p><p>Atmospheric and captivating <em> The Island</em> transports readers and keeps them gripped to the very last word. </p>