Victoria’s new novel published in September
The Wine-Dark Sea
The Wine-Dark Sea explores the turbulence of the post-war era in Greece in this unforgettable and riveting new novel that will delight those fans who cherish The Island and The Figurine.
During three years of brutal civil war in Greece, thousands of children were caught in the chaos that swept across the country. Huge numbers were orphaned, many found themselves imprisoned alongside their mothers and others were left to fend for themselves. The Wine-Dark Sea follows the travails of a mother, searching for both a daughter who has been kidnapped and taken behind the Iron Curtain and a boy who, unbeknown to her, has been sold into adoption.
Recent News
November 18-19 Lighthouse, SNFCC From global shapers to industry innovators, this year’s speakers are setting the agenda for a more sustainable, forward-looking, and innovative future. Kathimerini’s initiative, the “Reimagine Tourism in Greece” Summit, is a conference that unites the people redefining how tourism can grow, thrive, and inspire, with respect for local communities. #reimaginetourism2025 For more information on teh summit, visit the website here. The third edition of the Summit will address critical subjects including ...
Honorary Doctorate by the University of Patras in Greece by the Schools of Philology, History and Archaeology The ceremony at the University of Patras, was attended by members of the Board of Directors, and Panos Loukas, while a large number of members of the university community, students, academic figures and representatives of the cultural world. The Honorary Doctorate wasawarded by the Departments of Philology and History-Archaeology. Papatheodorou and Dimitrios K. Koukopoulos, while the investiture was ...
March 2025 On 10 March 2025, Victoria was admitted into the Εθνική Εταιρία των Ελλήνων Λογοτεχνών (The National Society of Greek Writers). Past members have included many notable Greek writers such as Stratis Myrivilis and M Karagatsis. In a celebratory evening held at the Association of Athenians in Plaka, Victoria received her diploma from the President of the Society, Professor Gerasimos Zoras, and became the first female Honorary Member in its history. Professor Ioannis Pyrgiotakis ...
Victoria Hislop and Alicia E. Stallings were awarded with the Lord Byron Medal of Philanthropy 2025 at the Athens Academy, on Tuesday 04 February 2025. The two internationally acclaimed ladies of literature, British author Victoria Hislop and American poet and poetry professor at Oxford University, Alicia Elizabeth Stallings were honoured with this award an initiative of Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP). Since 2021 this annual award is held in cooperation with the Academy of ...
Selected Novels
My Favourite Greek Things
Olive Branch
Beautiful olive oil, from hand picked olives, shipped direct from Crete. They also have other olive treats. www.myolivebranch.co.uk ...
Yatzer
Costas Voyatzis in Athens introduced me to his hugely successful website featuring extraordinary and beautiful design - do have a look!… www.yatzer.com ...
The Hellenic Centre
The focus of Greek culture and language teaching in Central London, The Hellenic Centre: www.helleniccentre.org ...
Liquid Gold
The most amazing Cretan olive oil is now being imported into the UK - it has a truly exceptional flavour as well as remarkable healthy giving properties. You can buy it from www.liquidgoldproducts.co.uk ...
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Victoria says: “One of the great allures of Athens, of course, is that it is close to the sea. My favourite place in all seasons is close to the port of Piraeus. In Mikrolimano (‘small port’), a row of traditional fish tavernas lines the water’s edge. For some reason the sight of the setting sun has a powerful effect on me there.” ... See MoreSee Less
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📍 Location: Tinos, Greece.
Victoria says: “A poem by Gatsos on a Tinos wall – graffiti of a very gentle kind – perhaps protesting that poetry should be part of the fabric of our lives.” ... See MoreSee Less
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