The Return, Victoria Hislop
The Return, Victoria Hislop
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The Return
A Novel

Author: Victoria Hislop

Narrator: Cynthia Farrell

Unabridged: 16 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/28/2026

Synopsis

A #1 internationally bestselling novel of family betrayals, forbidden love, and the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War—from the author of The Island."A crackling historical romance mixed with a dash of family secrets and a splash of female self-discovery." —Time Out LondonSonia knows nothing of Granada's shocking past, but ordering a simple cup of coffee in a quiet café will lead her into the extraordinary tale of a family's fight to survive the horror of the Spanish Civil War.Seventy years earlier, in the Ramírez family's café, Concha and Pablo's children relish an atmosphere of hope. Antonio is a serious young teacher, Ignacio a flamboyant matador, and Emilio a skilled musician. Their sister, Mercedes, is a spirited girl whose sole passion is dancing, until she meets Javier and an obsessive love affair begins. But Spain is a country in turmoil. In the heat of civil war, everyone must take a side and choose whether to submit, to fight, or to attempt escape.

About Victoria Hislop

Victoria Hislop is the internationally bestselling author of The Island and The Return. She writes travel features for the Sunday Telegraph, the Mail on Sunday, House & Garden, and Woman & Home. She divides her time among rural Kent, London, and Crete. She is married and has two children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Baba on September 01, 2023

Although some of the writing is poor in my opinion, and there are far too many plot similarities to The Island her first book - this story within a story detailing the joys and pains of a Republican family before, during and after the Spanish Civil War is engrossing at times, and very much worth a r......more

Goodreads review by Tara on August 12, 2009

After being blown away by "The Island" I immediately ordered "The Return" and I am not disappointed. I am now an official Victoria Hislop fan. Her novels are to be savored and enjoyed. "The Return" begins in recent times in England. Readers are introduced to a middle aged woman named Sonia. This par......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on February 07, 2023

Having read The Thread I was really looking forward to reading this book but it didn't grab me in the same way I'm afraid. I really struggled with part one, I just couldn't get into it but once I got to part two I really enjoyed it. Again part three I struggled with. Overall I'm glad I read it as I d......more

Goodreads review by Lance on October 07, 2009

Gripping account of the Spanish Civil War The body of this book consists the story of the Ramirez family of Granada during the Spanish Republic, the Civil War and the ensuing years. It is a tremendously powerful narrative and cannot fail to stir the emotions. The detail reflects the huge effort that......more

Goodreads review by Kyriakos S on November 12, 2017

7/10 «Όταν επέστρεψαν στη βάση εκείνο το βράδυ, λιγότεροι απ´όσοι ήταν το πρωί, ο Αντόνιο συλλογίστηκε πόσο τυχαία ήταν όλα. Για πρώτη φορά από τότε που έγινε μαχητής ένιωσε σαν πιόνι σε σκακιέρα. Ζωές θυσιάζονταν για το καπρίτσιο κάποιου τον οποίο οι περισσότεροι δεν θα γνώριζαν ποτέ.» - Ο Γυρισμός......more

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