{"title":"Tasoula Georgiou Hadjitofi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasoula Georgiou Hadjitofi\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of art through history and culture. Her works invite readers to delve into stories where art is a powerful witness to human resilience and identity, often set against richly detailed backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of narrative and insight, especially focusing on the preservation and significance of artistic heritage. These books resonate with anyone interested in the interplay between art, history, and cultural survival.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-icon-hunter-by-tasoula-georgiou-hadjitofi-9781681778006","title":"The Icon Hunter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasoula Hadjitofi was only a child when her homeland, Cyprus, was invaded. As bombs fell and soldiers marched through the streets, her mother stood guard, reminding her children to not be afraid—not of the bombs or anything else that may follow. They would always have their family and their faith. Soon thereafter, Tasoula found herself homeless and nation-less. A refugee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecades later, she's a successful entrepreneur and the honorary Cypriot consul to The Netherlands. But family and faith remained her touchstones—and she never lost her longing for \"home.\" She often thought of the gorgeous Cypriot churches and their icons. One day, an art dealer offers her a chance to buy Cyprian icons stolen during the war. Icons hold a special place in the hearts of many Greek Cypriots. They are not just masterpieces—they are artistic manifestations of faith and a gateway to the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutraged, Tasoula sets out on a quest to repatriate these artifacts. An immensely difficult task as icons often lack provenance in the eyes of the law. But she is determined. Yet the road to \u003cem\u003eThe Munich Case\u003c\/em\u003e—the largest art trafficking sting in European history—is filled with mind games, subterfuge, global politics, and a shady figure named Van Rinj, whose motives are never entirely clear...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599473033452,"sku":"9781681778006","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b98f5ef49b1e8ef11b2497067e1430dc.jpg?v=1778022449"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tasoula-georgiou-hadjitofi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}