Books like Cartes postales from Greece by Victoria Hislop
Once a month, unseen postcards arrive at Ellie's door, each signed with the initial "A". The bright images of Greek skies, seas, and landmarks brighten her days, even though she never knows the sender. Six months later, the postcards stop, but her wall still glows with the montage they created. Compelled to uncover the mystery, Ellie travels to Athens. There she receives a notebook whose pages detail a man's odyssey through Greece. The tale is moving, unexpected, and at times dark, as it explores both the nation's culture and a personal awakening—a desire to live fully again. Victoria Hislop's short‑story collection pairs narrative and photographs to make Greece’s landscapes and spirit linger in readers’ minds.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Victoria Hislop
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