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Het eiland

Het eiland

Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
366
Published
2010
Language
Dutch

Synopsis

A young woman travels to Crete to uncover her mother's hidden past, leading her to the abandoned leper colony of Spinalonga. There, she learns about the lives of those exiled to the island and the secrets that shaped her family. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring human spirit against a backdrop of historical hardship.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicEmotionalThought-Provoking
Family SagaDual Timeline

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

About the author

V
Victoria Hislop

Victoria Hislop writes historical fiction, including a contribution to the Ox-Tales short story collection. She is best known for her novels set in Greece, such as The Island and The Return. Her books look at how historical shifts impact families and local communities.