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The Greek House
What you need to know before your trail
The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home ― and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before.
Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting ― and a passionate affair.
But as webs of love, envy, and betrayal tighten around the family, buried secrets surface.
Is it finally time to uncover the truth about Billy’s vanishing?
Travel Guide
Corfu
“It was a dazzling Corfu day. The intense purple bougainvillea shone like satin against the elegant pale buildings, while the golden light had diamonds dancing upon the sea, and the windows of a perfectly ordinary jewellery shops sparkling and glittering like an Aladdin’s cave.”
“The sea with its indigo depths and changing moods made everything feel better.”
The beauty of Corfu and the Ionian islands in general which have inspired the book really stand out, even more so against the story of war and heartbreak in the novel.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Greek House
Destination/location: Corfu Author/guide: Dinah Jefferies Departure Time: 1923, 1930s
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