Return to Xanthos - John McKenna (Paperback) 17-02-2024

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Simon McCardle a former journalist, is devastated by the sudden death of his wife. He returns to his adopted home on the tiny and idyllic Greek Island of Xanthos, where they were b uilding their dream house. Now he must abandon those dreams and face the future alone. Simon soon finds himself in trouble with the law, after a drunken clash with an old foe - not long after he arrives back. He keeps himself busy, by helping the local builders finish his house and by using his journalistic skills to write articles for tourist websites. Can his loyal and charismatic Greek friend and taverna owner Panos and his and faithful expat friends - persuade him to stay and rebuild his life in this beautiful stretch of paradise? Who is the mysterious and troubled woman that arrives unexpectedly on the island? And how will Simon react - when an old friend from his past in Belfast reappears after nearly forty years? Return to Xanthos is a compelling and unusual love story, with a twist - set amongst the golden beaches, olive groves and pine clad mountains of a stunning Greek Island. It includes a cast of colourful and charismatic characters - and will appeal to fans of the Greek Islands and lovers of romance - who like a sprinkling of mystery and spirituality. Show more