Memory Tides by Angelo Loukakis (8 results)

Paperback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Angelo LoukakisFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 400A moving novel of fate and love stretching from the mountains of Crete to the dreams of post-war Australia. Inspired by historical events, Australian soldiers who took part in the Battle of Crete during World War II. Paperback.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Inscribed by Author. Author's inscription reads "Dear Rose, Looks like we've done it again - another one out into the world! This is to you in celebration and with affection and all good wishes, Angelo 2006." Size: Octavo (standard book size). 392 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Edges browned slightly. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Fiction; Inscribed by Author. ISBN: 0732280672. ISBN/EAN: 9780732280673. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 32830. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. London: WILL COMBINE BOOKS TO SAVE POSTAGE IF POSSIBLE - SOFT COVER -LARGE SIZE -Fourth Estate, 2006 Used From the mountains of Crete to the dreams of postwar Australia From the mountains of Crete to the dreams of postwar Australia It is 1941 and Vic Stockton has missed the evacuation from Crete Behind him lie the bodies of his dead comrades Ahead lie days hiding from the Germans and a search for safety Hungry and exhausted, he eventually stumbles upon a monastery whose abbot offers him shelter in an abandoned hut As he waits and recovers his strength, supplies are brought to him by Kalliope Venakis - a young woman with the beauty and spirit of Crete in her bones, who yet longs for something more than the confining traditions of her village But in the crucible of war, when all is tested and everything is at stake, bonds can be formed that resonate down a lifetime As Vic and Kalliope pursue their postwar lives, it becomes clear that what is in the heart cannot always be expressed 'achingly beautiful' the Australian 'hard to resist' Michael McGirr, Sydney Morning Herald 'Loukakis has crafted three novels in one: a brilliant war and occupation narrative; a dissection of domestic disquiet in Australia in the 50s and 60s; finally, a story of ambiguous homecoming' the Bulletin '.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed by Author. No torn or missing pages. Light age and reading wear. 392 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Fiction; Signed by Author. ISBN: 0732280672. ISBN/EAN: 9780732280673. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 53421.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A firm straight book, 393 pages. This is a pre-release Uncorrected copy.

Condition: Poor. 8vo. Softcover. 393pp. + 10pp P.S. extra's. A novel of fate and love, Crete and Australia.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A clean and tight copy.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From the mountains of Crete to the dreams of postwar Australia From the mountains of Crete to the dreams of postwar Australia It is 1941 and Vic Stockton has missed the evacuation from Crete. Behind him lie the bodies of his dead comrades. Ahead lie days hiding from the Germans and a search for safety. Hungry and exhausted, he eventually stumbles upon a monastery whose abbot offers him shelter in an abandoned hut. As he waits and recovers his strength, supplies are brought to him by Kalliope Venakis - a young woman with the beauty and spirit of Crete in her bones, who yet longs for something more than the confining traditions of her village. But in the crucible of war, when all is tested and everything is at stake, bonds can be formed that resonate down a lifetime. As Vic and Kalliope pursue their postwar lives, it becomes clear that what is in the heart cannot always be expressed. 'achingly beautiful' the Australian 'hard to resist' Michael McGirr, Sydney Morning Herald 'Loukakis has crafted three novels in one: a brilliant war and occupation narrative; a dissection of domestic disquiet in Australia in the 50s and 60s; finally, a story of ambiguous homecoming' the Bulletin 'lyrical . engrossing' Australian Bookseller And Publisher This moving novel of fate and love stretches from the mountains of Crete to the dreams of post-war Australia, is inspired by historical events, and of the Australian soldiers who took part in the Battle of Crete during World War I. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.