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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 (P)2014 Headline Digital
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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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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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Like all Victoria hislop books its steeped in beautifully written character and place description, with an amazing and emotion inspiring storyline.

Amazing as always

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