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The Sunrise

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The Sunrise

By: Victoria Hislop
Narrated by: Carole Boyd
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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's most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*©2014 Victoria Hislop Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Fiction Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

One of the best things about this novel is the way Hislop depicts the growing teamwork, love, respect, and trust which two families of opposite persuasions manage to establish... Hislop hasn't of course been into Famagusta - no one may, even now - but has stood near the barbed wire and imagined what life was like there, then and now, with her usual gift for presenting bits of history most of us are unfamiliar with from a fictional point of view
'Vibrant... Hislop brings history to life in this compelling tale'
Hislop brings her consummate storytelling skills to this enthralling tale of love, marriage and a community all put to the test
Heartbreaking... A fascinating insight into a part of Mediterranean history that isn't often explored
An imaginative tour de force, and a great read
Fascinating
Hislop's writing effectively weaves the personal into the political without ever becoming overbearing. An informative but equally emotional read
Fascinating and moving... Hislop writes unforgettably about Cyprus and its people
An absorbing tale about family, friendship, loyalty and betrayal, set during a violent period in the history of Cyprus
Intelligent and immersive... Hislop's incisive narrative weaves a vast array of fact through a poignant, compelling family saga
'Some beautiful writing about a difficult period in time makes for a great read'
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
All stars
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I love the way Victoria writes. Her stories are gripping and weaved into real historical events. This one is beautifully read by Carole Boyd (Linda from the Archers). She brought all the characters to life and was wonderful with the different accents and genders . I will look for further books read by her.

Yet another brilliant story by Victoria Hislop

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good listen, not a part of history I knew about so good to be enlightened.

the sunrise

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Our story starts in 1972, before the civil war in Cyprus.

Famagusta, the most desirable resort in the Mediterranean, is the home of wealthy hotel owners who open the island's most spectacular hotel! It is a new era!

Greek and Turkish Cypriots live and work in harmony. Neighbours, the Georgious and the Özkans, came to escape unrest and ethnic violence.

We see war break out & we are there at it’s ending.

What does it achieve & what does it mean for the hotel owners, the Georgious and the Özkans?

Well read.

Sunrise Hotel, Or The Sun Rises On A New Cyprus?!

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What did you like best about The Sunrise? What did you like least?

The setting, the good research and the various families were all believable

Would you be willing to try another book from Victoria Hislop? Why or why not?

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Which character – as performed by Carole Boyd – was your favourite?

I read this book 6 months ago and struggle to remember name - poss Irene (Greek pronounciation)

Do you think The Sunrise needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Not sure it would work

Any additional comments?

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Disappointing after The Island & The Thread.

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Great narrator, helped bring the story to live ! The story was solid and the characters all believable

Great historical tale

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