Victoria Hislop
6 SeriesVictoria Hislop is an acclaimed English author, renowned for her novels "The Island" and "The Return." Her works have garnered significant recognition, establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary literature.
In Victoria Hislop's "The Sunrise," set in the summer of 1972, the idyllic city of Famagusta, Cyprus, becomes the backdrop for escalating tensions between Greeks and Turks. Aphroditi and Savvas, owners of the luxurious Sunrise hotel, witness their establishment's popularity among the European elite. However, a Greek coup d'état triggers a Turkish attack, shattering the city's tranquility. As residents flee, two families—one Greek, one Turkish—remain and seek refuge in the now-abandoned Sunrise hotel. The novel explores their struggle for survival amidst the ruins of their once-glamorous city.
