I’m a big fan of Victoria Hislop. I loved The Island and The Thread and always recommend them. I was looking forward to reading this but felt the characters took a while to develop. They lacked emotion initially. However, I enjoyed the story. It was a nice easy book to escape to Greece with even if you’re not actually there. Would recommend.

I would highly recommend The Figurine by Victoria Hislop. The story is captivating, intriguing and the descriptions of Greece are so vivid that you can imagine you are there with the characters. Interesting insight into the Greek civil war woven expertly into the storyline.

The Figurine by Victoria Hislop is an absolute gem of a novel that captivates from the very first page. As a first-time reader of Hislop's work, I can confidently say that I was not disappointed. The novel skillfully moves between the past and the present, beautifully intertwining themes of heritage, identity, and the concept of 'home', both in the context of looted antiquities and within Helena's own life. Victoria Hislop's prose is a masterful blend of elegance and poignancy. Her descriptive powers transport readers to the captivating landscapes of Greece, making us feel like we're right there alongside the characters, uncovering secrets buried beneath the layers of history. The pacing is expertly handled, making The Figurine a true page-turner that proves nearly impossible to put down.

Would definitely recommend this to anyone. Victoria Hislop has done it again; this has romance, art theft, great locations (which are lovingly described). Helena is Anglo-Greek who loves her family (well, not all of them!), her adopted homeland of Greece, and helps to uncover a case of widespread looting.

It is well-written, engaging, and difficult to put down.

With thanks to Review and NetGalley for an ARC.

This was an amazing read. I could not put it down. .You follow a young girl Helena through visiting her Greek grandparents and the troubles in Greece and the politics and the stealing of ancient artefacts . You follow Helena growing up , going to Oxford , her sadness, her love for Greece . Putting the rights of her grandfather right. Also falling in love and her amazing relationship with her parents. Just a brilliant brilliant read.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Another brilliant book by the author you feel like you are actually in Greece

Romance at its best can’t wait to read more