The Sunrise Hislop, Victoria

Victoria Hislop's The Sunrise sweeps you into the glamorous yet turbulent world of 1970s Cyprus, where a luxury hotel becomes the backdrop for love, betrayal, and the heartbreak of war. Hislop weaves together the lives of two families—one Greek, one Turkish—as political tensions rise and the island edges towards conflict. Rich with Mediterranean atmosphere and meticulously researched historical detail, this is storytelling that transports you completely. Perfect for readers who savoured The Island or anyone drawn to sweeping family sagas set against the backdrop of real historical events.