Where the Wandering Ends: A Novel of Corfu

by Yvette Manessis Corporon

Overview

A vivid, character-driven historical saga set in Greece at the end of WWII and on the verge of the Greek Civil War. Fans of Ariel Lawhon's books about little-known history will love this sweeping, multigenerational story of familial love and loyalty against all odds.

Corfu, 1946: Living in a poor village in northern Greece, 10-year-olds Marco and Katerina are the best of friends. But as their country erupts into war, the two are separated: Katerina's family flees on foot, desperate to find somewhere safe. Marco is sent to one of Queen Frederica's children's villages, her defiant stance against the incoming communists.

At their final goodbye, Katerina and Marco promise to find their way back to the village, and to each other. This haunting childhood vow launches events that will take decades to unravel.

Where the Wandering Ends beautifully blends real Corfiot history with Greek mythology. Spanning multiple decades, this heart-breaking yet uplifting story reminds us of the tenacity of those who have lost everything and the enduring power of home.

"[A] magically crafted story combining history and mythology." -Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400236084
Publisher:	Harper Muse
Publication date:	09/06/2022
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	743,761
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Yvette Manessis Corporon is an internationally bestselling author and Emmy Award–winning producer. To date, her books have been translated into sixteen languages. A first generation Greek-American with deep family roots on Corfu, Yvette studied classical civilization and journalism at New York University. She lives in Brooklyn with her family where she spends her spare time reading, running, and trying to get into yoga. Visit her online at yvettecorporon.com; Instagram: @yvettecorporon; Twitter: @YvetteNY; Facebook: @YvetteManessisCorporonAuthor.

Editorial Reviews

A tale of homecoming, woven with beautiful threads from history, mythology, and the indelible truths and wisdom of the human heart.

New York Times bestselling author of The Magnifice Allison Pataki

Heartbreaking one moment and utterly life-affirming the next, Where the Wandering Ends will open your eyes to a moment in history that should not be forgotten.

USA TODAY bestselling author of The Nature of Frag Susan Meissner

Corfu's beauty, which Corporon describes in sumptuous detail, is juxtaposed against the turbulence and devastation caused by war. Fascinating historical facts and references to mythological Greek tales intertwine with moving scenes, tension-building plot points and surprising revelations to create a powerful, soaring story. This is a spectacular novel about the enduring devotion of family and the steadfast loyalty between friends.

starred review BookPage

'Corporon, the daughter of Greek immigrants, tells a compelling story spanning six decades in the lives of Greeks living on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea . . . Corporon brings to light a little-known part of European history with her fluid prose, attention to detail, and character-driven narrative.'

Historical Novel Society

A sweeping, multigenerational story of love, loss and sacrifice, Where the Wandering Ends is a beautiful journey through time in a war-ravaged, picturesque land of royalty, ruin, and hope.

New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Kristin Harmel

A story about the complexities of people and how, even in the midst of chaos and fear, love shines through.

international bestselling author of The Grand Desi Joy Callaway

Love, hope, courage, and survival thread their way through this magically crafted story combining history and mythology.

New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist Heather Morris

From the hillsides of Corfu to the streets of NYC, Where the Wandering Ends is a sensitive celebration of unconditional love.

bestselling author of The Lost Book of Eleanor Dar Kimberly Brock

A vibrant tale of family, love and loss, and the hope of new beginnings.

bestselling author of The London House Katherine Reay

A soul-stirring tale of love, loss, friendship, family, and fate set amid the ravages of war.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen

Perfect for lovers of historical fiction who are eager to explore a little-known area of twentieth-century history.

international bestselling author of The Light Afte Anita Abriel

Set on the romantic island of Corfu, Where the Wandering Ends is a powerful, emotional tale of recent history, showing the disruption of lives during the Greek civil war.

New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen