Themis grew up in Athens. Like all Greeks, she is very attached to her family, for her there is nothing more important than family ties, but the “fatal forties” dictate their inhumane laws... Her country and her family are split into hostile camps, and the Nazi occupation only exacerbates the disagreements between people whom Themis loves it so much. In this difficult time, she makes her choice and decides to dedicate herself to the fight against the Nazis and those who support them... Victoria Hislop sheds light on Greece's complex, tragic past and weaves historical facts into the living story of a simple woman determined to fight for justice. Themis is proud to have fought for her ideals, but some of the mistakes of her past will haunt her throughout her life... International bestselling author of The Island and The Return, Victoria Hislop writes travel sections for The Sunday Telegraph, The Mail on Sunday, " House & Garden" and "Woman & Home". Her first book, The Island, topped the Sunday Times sales list for eight weeks straight and sold more than two million copies. Victoria Hislop's books have been translated into many languages.