From an Emmy award-winning writer and producer, "a rich, emotionally-nuanced story about a woman's deeply held connection to her family and her past" (Emily Giffin, New York Times-bestselling author).

The daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne aspires to the American Dream, yet feels as if she's been sleepwalking through life. Caught between her family's old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career, she cannot seem to find her place.

Only her beloved grandmother on Erikousa, a magical island off the coast of Greece, knows her heart. Daphne's fondest memories are of times spent in the kitchen with Yia-yia, cooking and learning about the ancient myths. It was the thought of Yia-yia that consoled Daphne in the wake of her husband's unexpected death.

After years of struggling to raise her child and pay the bills, Daphne now has a successful restaurant, a growing reputation as a chef, and a wealthy fiancé -- everything she's ever wanted. But across the ocean, Yia-yia can see through the storybook perfection of Daphne's new life -- and now she is calling her back to Erikousa. She has secrets about the past to share with her granddaughter -- stories from the war, of loyalty and bravery in the face of death. She also has one last lesson to teach her: that security is not love, and that her life can be filled with meaning again.

"Readers will be transported." -- Booklist

"[Corporon] can tell a good tale, and her love for her Greek heritage permeates the story." -- Publishers Weekly

"A perfect beach read and a compelling portrait of a family of strong women." -- Shelf Awareness

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• Publication Date: April 1, 2014
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• Print Length: 384 Pages
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