August in the Vanishing City
August in the Vanishing City by Lakis Polycarpou, published by City of the Future Publishing on July 24, 2015, is a historical fiction novel that explores the abandoned suburb of Varosha in Famagusta, Cyprus. Once a vibrant playground for the wealthy, Varosha became a ghost town following the Turkish invasion, leaving its streets wrapped in barbed wire and off-limits to visitors. The story follows Petros, a young Greek Cypriot soldier, who yearns to return to Varosha to retrieve a keepsake that could win back his childhood love, Joanna, while grappling with the principles worth fighting for amidst overwhelming odds.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle against adversity. As Petros navigates the dangers of evading the Turkish military to reach Varosha, he faces not only external challenges but also internal conflicts regarding his desires and fears. The novel presents a poignant exploration of personal sacrifice and the quest for meaning in a landscape marked by loss and abandonment. With 274 pages, this edition offers an immersive experience into a pivotal moment in history, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of conflict.
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Varosha, Famagusta: The City of the Vanished. Varosha, a beachfront suburb of the ancient city of Famagusta, was once a international playground for millionaire tycoons and movie stars. But after the Turkish army invaded and took over half of the island of Cyprus, Varosha was abandoned, wrapped up in cyclone fencing and barbed wire, put off limits to any visitor. More than two decades later, Petros, a young Greek Cypriot soldier, longs to return to Varosha to recover a keepsake that will help him win the heart of his of childhood love Joanna–and to prove to himself that there are still principles worth fighting for even against insurmountable odds. But in order to win Joanna, Petros will have to outmaneuver his rakish cousin Elias. And in order to return to Varosha he will have to evade the Turkish military, one of the most ruthless armies in the world. Petros knows that he won’t be able to live with himself if he doesn’t go to Varosha. But when his journey becomes more dangerous than he had imagined, he must decide between retreat and personal humiliation or going forward to face the likelihood of death.
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