Praise for The Island:

‘A page-turning tale that reminds us that love and life continue in even the most extraordinary of circumstances’

Sunday Express

‘At last – a beach book with a heart’

Observer

‘Passionately engaged with its subject . . . the author has meticulously researched her fascinating background and medical facts’

The Sunday Times

‘Hislop’s deep research, imagination and patent love of Crete creates a convincing portrait of times on the island . . . Moving and absorbing’

Evening Standard

‘A beautiful tale of enduring love and unthinking prejudice’

Daily Express

Praise for The Return:

‘Aims to open the eyes and tug the heartstrings . . . Hislop deserves a medal for opening a breach into the holiday beach bag’

Independent

‘A vivid portrait of a country in upheaval . . . Sibling rivalry, thwarted love and an exotic Mediterranean setting’

Tatler

‘Powerful stuff’

Daily Mail

‘Like a literary Nigella, she whips up a cracking historical romance mixed with a dash of family secrets and a splash of female self-discovery’

Time Out