1955: The island of Cyprus is torn apart by EOKA's insurrection against British rule. Seventeen-year-old Ariadne's family are deeply involved in the rebellion, guarding hidden caches of rifles to arm the militants. But when British soldier Stephen Allenby arrives to search their house, a spark ignites between him and Ariadne: despite their divided loyalties, the two fall in love... 1973: Back in England, Stephen labours under the twin shadows of a strained marriage and miserable job. Then the rise of EOKA-B sends him back ...
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1955: The island of Cyprus is torn apart by EOKA's insurrection against British rule. Seventeen-year-old Ariadne's family are deeply involved in the rebellion, guarding hidden caches of rifles to arm the militants. But when British soldier Stephen Allenby arrives to search their house, a spark ignites between him and Ariadne: despite their divided loyalties, the two fall in love... 1973: Back in England, Stephen labours under the twin shadows of a strained marriage and miserable job. Then the rise of EOKA-B sends him back to Cyprus as a foreign correspondent and information-gatherer, all the while searching the island for the memories of his youth...
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Large Print Edition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9781444825053.