In the village
of spilia, life moves at its own
siga-siga pace
Beneath the shade of her grandfather’s veranda, stories are shared, village gossip flows and the past is never quite as distant as it seems.
As Kat settles into village life, she can’t escape the questions she’s carried since childhood. Family secrets, old letters she was never allowed to read and memories that refuse to stay buried draw her deeper into her family’s past.
With every conversation, family gathering and village encounter, another piece of the story emerges.
Amid dazzling blue waters, long family lunches, glorious sunshine, and a cast of colourful locals, Kat discovers that life’s most important truths are the ones found around crowded family tables.
Filled with humour, warmth, and unforgettable characters,
Back to the Village is an atmospheric family saga about belonging and the enduring ties between past and present.
Rich in Greek culture and village life, it is a celebration of the stories that connect us, and the places that never truly leave us.
Perfect for readers who love immersive, character-driven stories rich in place and tradition, Back to the Village is a love letter to Crete, to family, and to the stories and people that came before us.