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  Welcome to Zakynthos Books The island of Zakynthos has been popular throughout time with many poets and writers. The Greek National Anthem was written Dionysios Solomos whilst overlooking Zakynthos Town and many poems have been written either on or about the island. Zakynthos has also inspired many great works …

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The Twelve Books of Christmas Day 12 “Fugitive Pieces” by Anne Michaels

Welcome to Day Twelve of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels Book Description Athos and I stood together on deck and looked across the water at the bright city. From this distance no one would guess the turmoil that had …

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The Twelve Books of Christmas day 10 “It’s all Greek at Sea” by Debbie Ward

Welcome to Day Ten of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is It’s all Greek at Sea by Debbie Ward Book Description After the year from hell, Sally and Mike decide that what they really need is a holiday, so they book themselves on a cruise …

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The Twelve Books of Christmas Day 9 “Miracle at Zakynthos” by Deno Seder

Welcome to Day Nine of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is Miracle at Zakynthos by Deno Seder Book Description Nearly ninety percent of Greek Jews perished during the Holocaust. Most were killed at Auschwitz/Birkenau. But on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, the entire Greek Jewish …

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The Twelve Books of Christmas Day 8 “Among the Olive Groves” by Chrissie Parker

Welcome to Day Eight of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s books are Among the Olive Groves and An Ionian Dream Wedding by Chrissie Parker Among the Olive Groves Book Description Elena Petrakis adores living on the Greek island of Zakynthos. When World War Two looms her …

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The Twelve Books of Christmas Day 7 “Agapi Mou” by Donnie

Welcome to Day Seven of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is Agapi Mou (My Beloved) by Donnie Book Description Agapi Mou (my beloved in Greek) is five stories told by five different people. Part love story, heartache and historical fiction this book engages the reader …

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The Twelve Books of Christmas Day 6 “My Map of you” by Isabelle Broom

Welcome to Day Six of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer!   Today’s book is My map of you by Isabelle Broom Book Description. A holiday on the stunning Greek island of Zakynthos, with its perfect blue skies, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, should be a …

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The Twelve Books of Christmas book 5 “The Homecoming” by Dougie McHale

Welcome to Day Five of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is The Homecoming by Dougie McHale Book Description Louis Satriani, a successful architect, has the perfect life- or so he thinks, until he finds out his partner is having an affair. Distraught, he abandons his …

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The Twelve Books of Christmas, Day 4…. “PUDDLES OF LOVE

Welcome to Day Four of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is Puddles of Love by Netty Morgan Book Description Madeline Kalvos was much loved, respected and admired on the island of Zakynthos. When she died and left her estate to a long lost niece everyone …

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Welcome to Day Three of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer!

Today’s book is On a Greek Island, a year in Zakynthos by Ralph Lavelle   Book Description Irishman Ralph Lavelle went to the Greek island of Zakynthos on an extended break with his family and finally got a chance to explore Zante (as Zakynthos is also known) in depth. It’s …

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