Arrested Song

Name: Arrested Song
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781915643964
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a sumptuous novel of an extraordinary woman and her struggle against social and political tyranny

By Irena Karafilly

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Arrested Song by Irena Karafilly is a captivating romance set against the backdrop of Greece's turbulent history. The story weaves together themes of forbidden love and resilience as it follows a young woman's journey through personal and political upheaval. Her evolving relationships and defiance against societal norms create a poignant narrative of love and courage.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a heartfelt romance set against the backdrop of a richly detailed historical period. With its beautifully crafted characters and a compelling exploration of love and resilience, it's perfect for readers who cherish stories that blend emotion with a strong sense of place and time.

Arrested Song

Calliope is a young schoolmistress in the village of Molyvos when Hitler’s army invades Greece in 1941. Recruited by the Germans to act as their liaison officer, Calliope’s wartime duties bring her into close contact with Lieutenant Lorenz Umbreit, the Wehrmacht commander.

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'A very accomplished novel' – Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin

'Hard to put this book down' – Sofka Zinovieff

'An epic, page-turning story of longing and bravery... a must read' – Nadia Marks

Arrested Song tells the story of Calliope, a young schoolmistress in the village of Molyvos during Hitler's invasion of Greece in 1941. Recruited by the Germans to act as their liaison officer, Calliope's wartime duties bring her into close contact with Lieutenant Lorenz Umbreit, the Wehrmacht commander. In a fishing village seething with dread and suspicion, their intimacy begins to blossom. But as an active member of the Greek Resistance, how long can their relationship last?

Arrested Song is a sumptuous, sweeping romance, weaving the private and the historic into a vivid tapestry of Greek island life. Spanning over three decades, it chronicles the story of an extraordinary woman and her lifelong struggle against tyranny.

'Compelling' – Dean Kalimniou

'Wonderful' – Anna Porter

'Beautifully written' – Carol P. Christ

'One of the best novels I've read about modern Greece... a truly original work' – Diana Farr Louis

'I savoured every word' – Peter Barber

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915643964

Publisher: Legend Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Legend Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Irena Karafilly is an award-winning writer and poet and the author of several acclaimed books as well as numerous stories, poems and articles published in both literary and mainstream magazines and newspapers including the New York Times and the International Herald Tribune. She was born in Russia, educated in Canada and currently divides her time between Montreal and Athens.