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A friend lent me this book, which isn't one I would have picked up myself. It follows the story of Alexis who decides to delve a little deeper into her mother's past. The family history centres around the Greek island of Spinalonga, a leper colony. The subject matter was definitely the most interest...
This book reminded me a lot of "Moloka'i" by Alan Brennert and in some ways I liked it better! There were more characters and relationships, which led to more diverseness. For those of you who were astounded to read about what transpired to those who had leprosy in Hawaii, this book is just as ast...
Read it a few years ago. I like the historical setting & interesting characters.
Read this one at work, as lighter relief from Milton at home. It was OK, I suppose. All family trials and tribultions. Has Alexis debating of she wants to spend the rest of her life with Ed, who is superficially perfect, but sounds like an arse to me. However she, frankly, is a bit drippy too. Her m...
The background to this story is so well researched that you feel as if it is a truthful account of events surrounding the lives of those suffering from leprosy in Crete during the Second World War, and their families and friends. There is love and tragedy, betrayal and loyalty, deceit and courage.Th...
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