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Greek island reads
The Messenger of AthensThe Messenger of Athens by Anne Zouroudi
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Mystery & mythology. Brilliant.
The Taint of MidasThe Taint of Midas by Anne Zouroudi
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Second in the Greek Detective series. Even better than the first.
Zorba the Greek (Faber Fiction Classics)Zorba the Greek (Faber Fiction Classics) by Nikos Kazantzakis
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Highly readable classic, great insight into the Greek psyche.
Little InfamiesLittle Infamies by Panos Karnezis
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Wonderfully quirky stories, brimming with Greek village life.
The Bull from the SeaThe Bull from the Sea by Mary Renault
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Excellent reworking of Theseus and the Minotaur
The Golden Step: A Walk Through the Heart of Crete (Armchair Traveller)The Golden Step: A Walk Through the Heart of Crete (Armchair Traveller) by Christopher Somerville
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Wonderful for the armchair traveller
Falling for Icarus: A Journey among the CretansFalling for Icarus: A Journey among the Cretans by Rory MacLean
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Honest, observant 'relocation' story,
Your Eyes Fourteen: The Mad Greek DictionaryYour Eyes Fourteen: The Mad Greek Dictionary by John Carr
Fascinating guide to Greek language's weirdest expressions.
Into the Blue (TV Tie in)Into the Blue (TV Tie in) by Robert Goddard
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First-class Goddard set in Rhodes. Perfect beach read.
The Odyssey (Penguin Classics)The Odyssey (Penguin Classics) by Homer
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Well worth the effort.
Greek Island Hopping (Independent Travellers - Thomas Cook) (Independent Traveller's Guides)Greek Island Hopping (Independent Travellers - Thomas Cook) (Independent Traveller's Guides)
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One of the best guides around.
The IslandThe Island by Victoria Hislop
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Some love it, some hate it.