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Book SynopsisTwo young friends are separated by unspeakable tragedy during the Greek Civil War, haunted by a vow to return to one another and their home on the island of Corfu where queens, villagers, and goddesses come together to prove there is no force more powerful than the magic of a mother’s love.
Trade ReviewA sweeping, multigenerational story of love, loss and sacrifice, Where the Wandering Ends is a beautiful journey through time in a war-ravaged, picturesque land of royalty, ruin, and hope. * Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars *
A tale of homecoming, woven with beautiful threads from history, mythology, and the indelible truths and wisdom of the human heart. * Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post *
Corfu's beauty, which Corporon describes in sumptuous detail, is juxtaposed against the turbulence and devastation caused by war. Fascinating historical facts and references to mythological Greek tales intertwine with moving scenes, tension-building plot points and surprising revelations to create a powerful, soaring story. This is a spectacular novel about the enduring devotion of family and the steadfast loyalty between friends. * BookPage, starred review *
Corporon, the daughter of Greek immigrants, tells a compelling story spanning six decades in the lives of Greeks living on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea . . . Corporon brings to light a little-known part of European history with her fluid prose, attention to detail, and character-driven narrative. * Historical Novel Society *
Love, hope, courage, and survival thread their way through this magically crafted story combining history and mythology. * Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Three Sisters *
Set on the romantic island of Corfu, Where the Wandering Ends is a powerful, emotional tale of recent history, showing the disruption of lives during the Greek civil war. * Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author *
