The Figurine: Escape to Athens and breathe in the sea air in this captivating novel

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Her descriptions are so rich it takes little imagination to conjure up the sights, smells, people, culture and history of Athens and the Greek islands. Helena is an incredible character. As I read more, I appreciated how Greece, once just a place to holiday, becomes an important part of Helena’s heritage, a place that feels like home. If you are looking for a book to escape the dreary weather, and you love historical fiction with a dose of romance thrown in, then I would happily recommend you read this beautifully told story.

We follow her journey from a young child to an adult. A past that’s shrouded in violence, corruption, looting, theft and illegal acquisition of Greek treasures.

I thought about signing up to a dig in the hope of finding a highly sought after Cycladic figurine! Helena’s attempt to make amends for some of her grandfather’s actions will take her on a journey that will captivate the reader. Her annual visits continue until the political turmoil of Greece in the 1970s and her grandparents passing.

Her courage and determination to bring the looters to justice is to be admired. The Figurine shines a light on the questionable acquisition of cultural treasures and the price people and countries will pay to cling on to them. The Figurine shares the story of Helena, who is part Greek and part Scottish.