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When the Cypress Whispers: A Novel
Yvette Manessis Corporon
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Description for When the Cypress Whispers: A Novel
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 137 x 35. Weight in Grams: 292.
On a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of characters come together in When the Cypress Whispers, Yvette Manessis Corporon's lushly atmospheric story about past and present, family and fate, love and dreams that poignantly captures the deep bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother. 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 ... Read more
On a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of characters come together in When the Cypress Whispers, Yvette Manessis Corporon's lushly atmospheric story about past and present, family and fate, love and dreams that poignantly captures the deep bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother. 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
292g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780062318916
SKU
V9780062318916
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Ref
99-15
About Yvette Manessis Corporon
Yvette Manessis Corporon is a senior producer with the syndicated entertainment news show Extra. In addition to her two Emmy Awards, Yvette has received a Silurian Award for Excellence in Journalism, and the New York City Comptroller and City Council's Award for Greek Heritage and Culture.
Reviews for When the Cypress Whispers: A Novel
"There is just enough humor to balance the heartache, and a dash of history adds depth. Readers will be transported."
Booklist "The power of family tradition and heritage is compassionately explored in Corporon's debut... [she] can tell a good tale, and her love for her Greek heritage permeates the story."
Publishers Weekly "When the Cypress Whispersis a rich, ... Read more
Booklist "The power of family tradition and heritage is compassionately explored in Corporon's debut... [she] can tell a good tale, and her love for her Greek heritage permeates the story."
Publishers Weekly "When the Cypress Whispersis a rich, ... Read more