The Figurine: Escape to Athens and breathe in the sea air in this captivating novel

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If you are looking for a book to escape the dreary weather, and you love historical fiction with a dose of romance thrown in, then I would happily recommend you read this beautifully told story. Before I read The Figurine, I knew very little about archaeological digs and artefacts, but reading this book, Hislop opened up a whole new world to me.

Helena’s attempt to make amends for some of her grandfather’s actions will take her on a journey that will captivate the reader. The Figurine is a captivating tale of one woman's quest to come to terms with her family's brutal past. Helena is an incredible character.

We follow her journey from a young child to an adult. As I read more, I appreciated how Greece, once just a place to holiday, becomes an important part of Helena’s heritage, a place that feels like home. Her courage and determination to bring the looters to justice is to be admired. I thought about signing up to a dig in the hope of finding a highly sought after Cycladic figurine!