The Figurine
Fiction, Fiction & Poetry, General Fiction
Paperback Published on: 01/08/2024
£9.99
Synopsis
Concealed beneath the dust sheets in the Athens apartment she has inherited from her grandparents, Helena McCloud discovers a hidden hoard of rare antiquities, amassed during a dark period in Greek history when the city and its people were gripped by a brutal military dictatorship.
Helena's fascination for archaeology, ignited by a summer spent on a dig on an Aegean island, tells her that she must return these precious artefacts to their rightful place. Only then will she be able to allay the darkness of the past and find the true meaning of home - for cultural treasures and for herself.
Number One Sunday Times bestseller Victoria Hislop's powerful new novel shines a light on the questionable acquisition of antiquities and the price people will pay to possess them.
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781472263940
- Number of pages: 544
- Weight: 460g
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 44 mm
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A crime novel, travelogue, history and romance (with a bit of Greek revenge drama thrown in)!
I read this book with the Pigeonhole. It was my first Victoria Hislop book and I am looking forward to reading many more. This novel gives the reader many ... READ MORE
A new Victoria Hislop - well worth the wait! Greece awaits!
Helena inherits her grandparents wonderful apartment in Athens but she will fond it comes at a personal and emotional cost!
She remembers all of the summe... READ MORE
A good rad and a history lesson
This was a wonderful read. Not only was it an engaging story line but also a vivid picture of Greece and the people who live there. A well researched book... READ MORE
Recommended for fans of Victoria Hislop and Greek sociocultural history
As a child, Helena travels to Greece during the Summer to visit her grandparents. Whilst she builds a relationship with her grandmother, she is weary of he... READ MORE
Another great book from Victoria Hislop
What a fantastic book. I really loved the archaeology aspect of the book and the fact it was set in Athens and on some of the islands. I love all Victoria'... READ MORE
In parts really interesting
The first part covering Helena's childhood visits to Greece are really interesting. They give an insight of what it was like to be part of the wealthy, ru... READ MORE
Pure delight.....
I finished this book back in January so this review won't be heavy on detail....let's just say this lady is one of my favourite authors and I can't wait fo... READ MORE
So Disappointing
Find it hard to believe that VH has recently written this book and would be interested to know whether this book was actually written years ago and has bee... READ MORE
Read in a week.
Another great book from Victoria Hislop. She transports you to Greece or one of her islands .You can feel the atmosphere surrounding the characters as thou... READ MORE
Victoria hislop
This lady wrtes beautiful prose and is a “can’t put down” book
Greek history, looting, love
What a beautiful story. It is extremely well written and the story flows along like a lovely little stream.
The story was not rushed and kept my interest ... READ MORE
Wonderful
Really enjoyed this book. Exceptionally talented writer.
A gripping story that makes you question the legitimacy of museums and ownership
There is no doubting Victoria Hislop is an incredible storyteller who has opened up the history of Greece to a wider contemporary world ; her attention to ... READ MORE
An engaging read
This story begins in 1968 when Helena was 8 years old and visiting hr grandparents in Greece. It continues on through to the 1980s. This story covers a goo... READ MORE
Loved it
1968 and little Helena McCloud is headed to Athens on her own. Helena is meeting her Grandparents for the first time. She has been forewarned by her mother... READ MORE
Absorbing read
A really interesting read which covers the cruelty of the military dictatorship in Greece that ran from the late 1960s until it was overthrown in 1974. As ... READ MORE
Definitely recommended
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. Another brilliant read from Victoria Hislop which I enjoyed immensely. I certainly learnt a lot of Greek history ... READ MORE
Another winner from this excellent author!
Victoria Hislop always produces interesting, well researched historical reads and “The Figurine” is a perfect example. Once I picked up this book I found i... READ MORE
Yet another 5 star read from this brilliant author
This is a definite must for all readers who, like me, are huge fans of Victoria hislop's novels. The Figurine is no exception to the excellent narrative Vi... READ MORE
A fantastic, well researched novel.
Another fantastic, well researched novel from Victoria. It’s always exciting look when I start one of her novels as you become completely immersed in them.... READ MORE
Engaging
I’ve only recently had the time to read fiction and friends recommended different authors - what a find Victoria Hislop is. I started with The Island whi... READ MORE
An engaging coming-of-age story that explores the world of trade in illegal antiquities
“The theft of cultural treasures and the falsification of provenance diminishes our understanding of civilisation. Every object illegally removed, smuggled... READ MORE
