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*If you‘ve ever read Highsmith, in particular the “Ripliad,” you probably know what kind of book you‘re getting into—not always—but certainly her best known books are of a Hitchcockian persuasion. And that‘s a pretty on-the-money adjective, considering he made her famous by making a movie out of more than one of her short stories. This book has all of her usual trademarks: a con artist on the run, a young, ⬇️

After reading the tagged title a few weeks ago, I was determined to visit Spinalonga during my holiday to Crete. I did that today.

My trip was wonderful and the book, although fiction, was very true to the history of the island. I‘ve had a great day, taken some fab photos, created some lovely memories and added to my historical knowledge 😃

Athens airport (Greece) now has books on every table at the gates. Not a bad idea 😀

I read this book mainly on a sunbed in Crete. Too far from Spinalonga to visit but it was rendered easy enough to enter the small communities this book portrays. Almost unremittingly sad, with only brief episodes of relief. Overall a delightful read but too often, for me, the book was loosely written. For such an emotional narrative I felt the author was guilty of skating over significant episodes. Still very enjoyable.

To be utterly frank, this has so far proved a letdown. I was looking to enjoying a lighthearted ramble through a tale of Irish folklore and magic. Several chapters in and still no appearance of a single mischievous mythical pot-of-gold owner. Where are the leprechauns?

What?

Really?

Oh.

In that case it‘s all rather good.

Very taxing day planned having arrived in Crete. It will include food, some walking around and probably some more food. Also starting this as I rigorously test the sunbed by the pool. We‘re too far away to visit Spiralonga which is a part of this book but we do have the food as compensation remember?

As with all Hislop‘s books, this is another Greek fiction story based on fact. Set around a leper colony in the 1940s as well as the present day, this historical story is in equal parts sad and uplifting. A really good summer read and the perfect companion if you‘re heading to Crete. It‘s made me want to check out Spinalonga when I travel to Crete in September ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It‘s my last day in Greece so time to start my new book!

Isn‘t the cover delightful?

I‘ve been struggling to decide on my next audiobook - right now I don‘t fancy any that are currently in my library - then I remembered this book, set on the Greek island of Crete. As I‘m holidaying there in September it seems perfect 😎✈️

1.It will be better to ask persons how they see me.But I'm here to try help others. 2.I do it every time in everything I do.A couple of minutes by myself, in silence and I can recover. 3. "Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side where she/he never shows to anybody" Mark Twain. I believe in this but I see it in a good way, know our dark side to change it for a positive one, a way to challenge our fears.Thanks for tagging me @kamoorephoto