Return

'Aims to open the eyes and tug the heartstrings' Independent

An atmospheric, vibrant and moving tale of pain and passion at the heart of war-torn Spain from Victoria Hislop, the million-copy bestselling author of The Island.

Beneath the majestic towers of the Alhambra, Granada's cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets. Sonia Cameron knows nothing of the city's shocking past; she is here to dance. But in a quiet cafe, a chance conversation and an intriguing collection of old photographs draw her into the extraordinary tale of Spain's devastating civil war.

Seventy years earlier, the cafe is home to the close-knit Ramirez family. In 1936, an army coup led by Franco shatters the country's fragile peace, and in the heart of Granada the family witnesses the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, fighting a personal battle as Spain rips itself apart.

Praise for The Return. . .

'Hislop deserves a medal for opening a breach into the holiday beach bag'

Independent

'Captivating and deeply moving'

Look

'Hislop marries an epic family saga with meticulous historical research, and it's a captivating partnership'

Easy Living

'Executed with verve and sensitivity'

Sunday Telegraph

Review: 'The Return may be a beach book, but it goes inland and rummages around in the cellars' * The Times *

'Brings dignity and tenderness to her novel' * Telegraph *

'At last - a beach book with heart' * Observer *