I have read and enjoyed all of Victoria Hislop's books, she has an amazing ability to tell a gripping account of historical times with a wide ranging compass of human emotions. The Sunrise illustrates the history of Cyprus during the troubles that erupted in the 1960', when the Greeks and Turks who had coexisted fairly comfortably on the island were forced to war. It describes the tale of two opposing families who end up secretly hiding in a newly created hotel, named The Sunrise. I found myself invested in the characters and their story of not only friendship, but tensions in the midst of war. A marvellous read that captures an important important part of Greek history, with sensitivity and perception.