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The House on Paradise Street
Atria: S. & S. Jan. 2013. 384p. ISBN 9781476718774. pap. $15; ebk. ISBN 9781476718798. F
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When Maud's husband unexpectedly dies, she begins to research Nikitas's turbulent past. She uncovers secrets and betrayals stemming from the Greek civil war that still haunt her husband's family, but she also discovers undying love and a steadfast loyalty to beliefs. Meanwhile, Antigone, Maud's mother-in-law, returns to Athens after fleeing the country as a political prisoner decades ago. She struggles to face memories filled with death, hunger, and war. As the two women grapple with the present, their voices interchange throughout the novel to unravel a past that divided not only a family but an entire country.
VERDICT Zinovieff's (Eurydice Street; Red Princess) well-researched fiction debut explores Greece's troubled history from World War II to the ensuing civil war and fight for democracy. Her fiercely passionate characters and rich descriptions evoke the political turmoil of an ancient nation caught up in the chaos of the 20th century. Like recipients of a well-wrapped gift, readers will eagerly peel back more of the story with each turning of the page until they reach the astonishing conclusion.
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