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The Figurine
- Narrated by: Rose Akroyd
- Length: 17 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
Multi-million copy bestselling author Victoria Hislop returns with the captivating tale of one woman's quest to come to terms with her family's brutal past.
In her irresistible novel, Sunday Times No 1 bestselling author Victoria Hislop shines a light on the questionable acquisition of cultural treasures and the price people - and countries - will pay to cling on to them.
Of all the ancient art that captures the imagination, none is more appealing than the Cycladic figurine. An air of mystery swirls around these statuettes from the Bronze Age and they are highly sought after by collectors - and looters - alike.
When Helena inherits her grandparents' apartment in Athens, she is overwhelmed with memories of the summers she spent there as a child, when Greece was under a brutal military dictatorship. Her remote, cruel grandfather was one of the regime's generals and as she sifts through the dusty rooms, Helena discovers an array of valuable objects and antiquities. How did her grandfather amass such a trove? What human price was paid for them?
Helena's desire to find answers about her heritage dovetails with a growing curiosity for archaeology, ignited by a summer spent with volunteers on a dig on an Aegean island. Their finds fuel her determination to protect the precious fragments recovered from the baked earth - and to understand the origins of her grandfather's collection.
Helena's attempt to make amends for some of her grandfather's actions sees her wrestle with the meaning of 'home', both in relation to looted objects of antiquity...and herself.
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- Jon Littler
- 20-10-23
Give in to a dream of Greece!
You can tell when an author is writing with love. I’m on Naxos in our newly acquired house watching the sunset with a glass of wine and listening to another VH love letter to Greece. Romantic, sentimental and life affirming. Don’t bother if you’re a hard hearted cynic but if you want to feel effortlessly warmth, love and respect for Greece then enjoy the bliss of someone else’s love for the culture, people and heritage. P.s. I have had a glass of wine
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- Barry B.
- 15-05-24
Interesting story
I liked the mix of fiction and nonfiction with historical facts from the periods in which the book is set.
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- Kath Allen
- 12-07-24
eonderful read.
enjoyed the substance of the book and the history and the description of places. Another exceptional read x waitinv for the next!!
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- RC
- 16-07-24
Excellent!
I loved the story. Victoria Hislops writing is always so educational and descriptive. Nothing negative to report!
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- TINA PARKINSON
- 15-06-24
The historical information
A little slow to start with a bit too much unnecessary detail, but once it going going it was unstoppable. Really good historical information about Greece. Very enjoyable
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- ursula sea witich
- 25-08-24
Wonderful storytelling
Loved this reading of the book, the presentation of story gave an extra depth to the story and atmosphere.
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- Jackie
- 01-05-24
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All of it. I am not happy about having to do this. The stars are enough. I’m stuck on this until I complete 25 words. In future I won’t review at all.
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- mr john a doyle
- 21-02-24
Clear and appropriate voiced reader
I enjoyed it thoroughly once I had slowed down the pace of reading which suited me.
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- Clare P.
- 26-10-23
A wonderful listen
I’ve read & listened to many of Victoria Hislop’s books. The stories are always well researched & I come away knowing more history after than I did before.
This is no different. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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- Mrs EA Rabasse
- 18-11-23
An amazing story
Victoria Hislop is fabulous. All her books are. It was beautifully read as well and so enjoyable. Thank you.
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