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- ISBN 9781036711238
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 15 Jan 2026
- Publisher: Vinci Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Carissa thought she had escaped her past when she fled Edinburgh for the sunlit island of Skiathos. But her peace is shattered when her former partner finds her, determined to drag her back into his control.
Her only strength lies in the friendships she forges with Thomas, a WWII veteran who carries the burden of betrayal and loss, and with Demitris, who offers the love she desperately needs. As Thomas recounts his wartime mission, where danger, loyalty, and love collided, Carissa finds the courage to stand against the shadows threatening her own life.
A gripping dual-timeline novel of love and survival, The Island Between Us will appeal to readers of Kristin Hannah and Victoria Hislop. A standalone in The Hellenic Collection, it is perfect for fans of sweeping historical stories, emotional journeys, and the enduring power of love.
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Praise for The Hellenic Collection:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love books relating to World War II, enabling me to understand and learn about the struggles, sufferings and bravery of people during that time.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I have visited beautiful Skiathos, so the vivid descriptions took me back there - the smells, the sounds, the delicious food and stunning views. The author’s affection for Greece, clearly shines through.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Island Between Us is another page turner from Dougie. He weaves storylines in a gripping but gentle way so the story takes a pleasing pace. He writes with deep understanding and insight into the human condition and emotions, and the characters feel so real to the reader.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I was so upset when this book ended, that I found myself reading it again, and again. A combination of historical Greece during WWII and modern day angst…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Dougie’s description of Skiathos was perfect and I could just imagine myself sat with Tom listening to his time in the Second World War. It was so emotional.
In a past life, Dougie McHale has been a dockyard worker, student, and musician. Writing has always been in his blood and bone. He draws inspiration from his love of Edinburgh and Greece. Their people and histories have all found their way into the books he writes. Dougie is the author of several novels of both Contemporary Women's Fiction and Second World War Fiction. His novels are rich with characters that face impossible choices, extraordinary circumstances and the power of secrets told through ordinary people reacting to the ups and downs of the human condition and the complexity of the heart. Dougie lives with his wife, daughter and forever hungry golden retriever in an intermittent empty nest as his son comes and goes.
Discover the books that readers are describing as an emotional roller-coaster of intrigue and drama, love and hope. If you'd like to connect, then visit Dougie at his website, join his newsletter and get a free novella, as well as the occasional update about new releases, updates and book promotions. www.dougiemchale.com. Be part of his Facebook page at facebook.com/www.dougiemchale
