The Letter from the Island

· Bolinda · Narrated by Mira Dovreni
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This book will become available on October 24, 2025. You will not be charged until it is released.

About this audiobook

1944, Crete. Calliope clutches the baby to her chest as they run down to the harbour. The boat the Allies sent won't wait forever. If only she'd reached the village sooner, her sister would still be alive. She will never forgive herself, but she must stay strong for the baby. Present day, London. After losing the love of her life, Callie has settled into a quiet life. Every Saturday she faithfully mails a letter she knows will never be read, and every Sunday her granddaughter Ella comes to visit. But this week is different. This Sunday she will confess to her granddaughter about the terrible mistake she made 60 years ago, and beg her to travel to Crete to put it right, before it's too late. What happened to that tiny baby all those years ago? Callie and her granddaughter are about to embark on an epic journey that will change the course of their lives forever ...

About the author

Rose Alexander is the bestselling British author of A Santorini Secret, A Letter from Italy, The Lost Diary, Garden of Stars, Out of the Mountain's Shadow, Under an Amber Sky and Along the Endless River. She has had numerous previous careers, including TV producer/director making programs for all the major British broadcasters, freelance feature writer for publications including The Guardian and secondary school English teacher, not forgetting cocktail waitress, melon picker and interior designer. Her latest novel is Whatever It Takes (2025).

Mira Dovreni is an actor of Greek and Welsh heritage who was brought up in the West Midlands, and currently lives in South London. She graduated from Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama and has worked in various theatres from Birmingham Rep to Soho Theatre, performing in classics, new plays and improvised comedy. Mira also spent time on the BBC Radio Rep (World Service). Her audiobook credits include title like Greek Island Escape by Patricia Wilson and Between Us by Mhairi McFarlane.

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