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Die Geschichte des Romans spielt im Osmanischen Reich während der Kleinasiatischen Katastrophe. Der Leser wird Teil einer Reise zu den Schicksalen dreier Frauen. Chrissoula, welche in Konstantinopel ihre große Liebe wiederfindet. Elisabeth, die in Trapezounda neu heiratet und konvertiert, dann aber doch am Ende ihres Lebens ihren Sohn suchen wird in Griechenland. Und schließlich Leyla, welche mit ihrem strengen Vater bricht und sich auf eine Reise begibt an deren Ende sie Chrissoula wiedertreffen wird. Der Leser taucht ein in die Welt zwischen Orient und Okzident und wird stiller Zuschauer der Familienschicksale zwischen Trapezounda, Smyrna und Konstantinopel.
"Sprich nicht länger über Liebe, die Liebe ist überall ..." Hellas, das Land der Musik! Kaum ein anderes Volk ist so geprägt von Empfindungen und musikalischem Ideenreichtum. Bis zurück in die Antike reicht die Spannbreite der künstlerischen Auseinandersetzung mit Instrumenten, Gesang und Klang. Und welche Erlebnisse haben Sie mit der griechischen Musik? Was macht die Musik überhaupt griechisch? Von der traditionellen Volksmusik, über den Rembetiko-Stil, von Laiká-Gesängen bis hin zu Éntechno und griechischem Rock, Pop und Hip-Hop – unsere Autoren liefern hier Geschichten und Erzählungen, die begeistern und den letzten Urlaub nachhallen lassen. Kommen Sie mit in ein beschwingtes Hellas, das tönt, das singt und dessen Klänge Sie in seinen Bann ziehen. Mit original griechischen Musiktexten und Kochrezepten und mit dem Klang der Bouzouki – seien Sie willkommen in Griechenland. Jamas!
This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best value destinations for 2020. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable. As self-confessed travel geeks, we regularly ask ourselves: where are the best places in the world to visit right now? It's a very hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet and generates more discussion than any other. Best in Travel is our definitive answer. We also reveal how well-planned, sustainable travel can be a force for good: for the environment, for local people and for yourself...
The author's quest for spiritual renewal is illuminated in descriptions of his impressions of Greece and its people.
Required reading for anyone wishing to understand how the Greek crisis came about and what it means to be Greek today written by a controversial patriot and native of Greece. , , , , , , ,
One of the Guardian's Best Books on Food of 2017 Shortlisted for the Fortnum and Mason's Debut Food Book Award Winner of World Gourmand Award for Food Writing. 'A work of rare joy... I could not love it more' SARAH PERRY. 'A cookbook for readers' NIGELLA LAWSON. Paddington Bear's marmalade, a Neopolitan pizza with Elena Ferrante, afternoon tea at Manderley... Here are 100 delicious recipes inspired by cookery writer Kate Young's well-stocked bookshelves. From Before Noon breakfasts and Around Noon lunches to Family Dinners and Midnight Feasts, The Little Library Cookbook captures the magic and wonder of the meals enjoyed by some of our best-loved fictional characters. 'If food can comfort, so can books' THE GUARDIAN. 'Bringing together two of our greatest loves, food and books... An absolute joy' STYLIST. 'Has great charm and is a very good read... Part of the delight is in seeing what Young has come up with' DIANA HENRY.
can be terribly steep. He will seek comfort in the gentle rolling of the ocean's swell and the silent currents that have healed sailors' wounds since time immemorial." --Book Jacket.
Allow yourself to be transported to the stunning Greek island of Zakynthos in this heart-warming and poignant novel 'A beautiful story of heartbreak and forgiveness' Giovanna Fletcher With its perfect blue skies, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, Zakynthos should be a dream. But for Holly it feels more like a nightmare. Arriving on the island to clear out a house she's just inherited, Holly has no idea what to expect. And she's certainly not prepared for the family secrets she uncovers inside. With the help of Aidan, her handsome neighbour, Holly sets out to explore the island, hoping to piece together her own lost story. Yet all too soon real life, including the boyfriend she left behind, threatens to catch up with her. Holly thinks she's following the secrets of the past . . . But might it turn out to be a map to her future? 'A brilliantly evocative debut' Paige Toon 'A heart-warming, charming tale of love, family and gorgeous Greece. I adored it' Milly Johnson 'Combines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance' Katie Fforde