Back to the Village

Back to the Village paperback books in a sunlit Cretan setting

A novel

Back to the Village

When Kat and Gary arrive in the small Cretan village of Spilia, they expect a relaxing holiday of sunshine, beaches and leisurely frappés.

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Back to the Village by Dimi Ingle-Deliyiannis

Meandros Press · Fiction

Back to the Village

Dimi Ingle-Deliyiannis

A novel

A relaxed Greek island holiday turns into the meddling rhythms of local village life, where long forgotten memories resurface amidst sun-soaked traditions, feasts and cultural immersion.

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Publication details

Publisher Meandros Press
Publication year 2026
Language English
Pages 369
Trim size 5.5 × 8.5 inches
ISBN 9781048321333

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What an amazing book. When reading Back to the Village you get transported to Greece and become part of the family. Beautiful descriptions of the places, makes you feel like you are on the beach or in the car. Loved every bit of my Greek vacation. Now I want to go there for real!

Laura N

Advance Reader

Back to the Village is a lovely story about a holiday in Crete, reuniting with family, enjoying food and listening to fascinating stories about the past. There’s also a lovely element of nostalgia and an unexpected family secret. I really enjoyed the journey and felt that I was experiencing the village and the people, as well as the Cretan way of life. I really enjoyed it.

Maria D

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Reading Back to the Village made me want to book a flight to Greece! Dimi’s descriptive writing really made me crave the food, culture, beaches and sun of Greece.

Donna P

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Dimi Ingle-Deliyiannis, author of Back to the Village

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About the Author

Dimi Ingle-Deliyiannis

Dimi Ingle-Deliyiannis is a South African-born, Greek-raised writer with a deep connection to Crete and a lifelong love of stories rooted in place, family and culture. Her Greek heritage and family ties to the island inspired the setting for her debut novel, Back to the Village.

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