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When a sudden tragedy strikes a quiet Greek island village, strangers from across the world and the local residents who meet there are thrust together. The novel follows each character as they navigate grief, cultural exchange, and the intimate rituals of taverns and restaurants, highlighting the profound ways in which travel, friendship, and life events intersect. Through psychological insight and heartfelt interactions, the story paints a vivid portrait of community, expatriation, and the human capacity for change amid sudden loss.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Maeve Binchy
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