{"product_id":"victoria-hislop-5-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Victoria Hislop 5 Books Collection Set - The Island, The Return \u0026 More - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Island\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Return\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sunrise\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Thread\u003cbr\u003e\nThose Who Are Loved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789124036508\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Headline Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover the sweeping historical fiction of Victoria Hislop in this five-book paperback collection. Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of Greece, Cyprus, and Spain, these novels weave together family secrets, war, love, and resilience across generations. From the leper colony of Spinalonga to the ballrooms of Granada and the shifting streets of Thessaloniki, Hislop brings the twentieth century's turbulent history vividly to life through ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. A rich, immersive collection for readers who love character-driven sagas, evocative settings, and stories that linger long after the very last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection gathers five of Victoria Hislop's most beloved novels, each rooted in real places and pivotal moments of Mediterranean history. The Island, her acclaimed debut, follows Alexis Fielding as she uncovers her family's hidden connection to Spinalonga, the Greek island once used to isolate leprosy patients, revealing a multi-generational story of love, loss, and survival. The Return travels to 1930s Granada, where a chance encounter draws a visitor into the buried history of the Spanish Civil War and a family divided by loyalty. The Sunrise is set in Famagusta, Cyprus, capturing the fracture of a resort town as ethnic conflict tears neighbors and friends apart. The Thread traces decades of Thessaloniki's history, following two families through occupation and upheaval as their city transforms around them. Those Who Are Loved follows Themis, an elderly woman whose long-buried memories of the Greek Civil War resurface, exposing the compromises of a turbulent era. Together, these novels showcase Hislop's hallmark blend of historical research and intimate storytelling, moving between past and present to show how history shapes identity. Themes of exile, resistance, and reconciliation recur throughout, alongside vivid depictions of place. This set is ideal for readers of historical fiction, book clubs seeking discussion-rich material, and anyone drawn to stories where personal lives intersect with the sweep of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete five-book paperback collection from acclaimed novelist Victoria Hislop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeping stories set across Greece, Cyprus, and Spain, rich in historical detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs and fans of immersive family sagas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or any historical fiction lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set, ready for any home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven narratives exploring memory, resilience, and the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Island — Alexis Fielding travels to Crete and uncovers her family's hidden ties to the leper colony of Spinalonga.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Return — In Granada, a chance meeting draws a visitor into a family's buried history from the Spanish Civil War.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sunrise — Set in Famagusta, Cyprus, this novel follows a resort town's fracture as ethnic conflict divides neighbors and friends.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Thread — Two Thessaloniki families endure decades of upheaval as their city is transformed around them.\u003cbr\u003e\nThose Who Are Loved — An elderly woman's long-held memories of the Greek Civil War resurface, revealing old sacrifices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVictoria Hislop is a British author widely renowned for historical novels set across Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and the wider Mediterranean region. She began her career as a journalist before publishing her debut novel, The Island, which was later adapted for Greek television. Her books are known for combining thorough historical research with emotionally rich storytelling, often exploring how past events continue to shape families and communities across generations. Hislop has since become closely associated with Greek culture and history, drawing readers into richly detailed settings throughout her entire body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book set is a wonderful gift for historical fiction lovers, book club members, or anyone planning a summer of immersive reading. Each novel transports readers to a vivid Mediterranean setting steeped in history, love, and resilience, making this collection a rewarding addition to any bookshelf or reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victoria Hislop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033407398262,"sku":"MAN-VRT-U2527-9124036501","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/victoria-hislop-5-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1785505229","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/victoria-hislop-5-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}