The Return: A Novel

Name: The Return: A Novel
Price: 9.79 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (6738 reviews)
Author: Hislop, Victoria

by Hislop, Victoria

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.2 (6,738)

4.2 stars from 6,738 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

346 pages~5.8 hr readPublished by HarperCollins e-books

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Last checked: Apr 24, 2026

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Price history: $1.99 – $9.99

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Perfect for you if...

You loved The Island and want to revisit Hislop's gift for weaving personal stories through historical upheaval.
You're drawn to Spanish settings and the tension between artistic passion and political violence.
You enjoy multigenerational sagas where family bonds fracture under the weight of war and betrayal.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven narratives over character exploration and emotional nuance.
You want a straightforward historical account rather than a story centred on private heartbreak against public tragedy.
You're looking for a light read. This book demands your attention through darker moments of loss and moral compromise.

About this book

Victoria Hislop, author of the international bestseller The Island, sets this novel in Granada, Spain during a period of historic turmoil. The Return follows a family whose life centers on music and dance, but whose bonds are strained by conflicting loyalties and emotional fragility during the civil war that brought Generalissimo Francisco Franco to power. The novel explores themes of family, love, and betrayal against the backdrop of this turbulent historical period and Spanish cultural traditions.

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$1.99 – $9.99

Price has dropped 16 times over the last 2 years. Goes on sale roughly every 48 days. Typically stays discounted for 24 days.

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Currently around #339K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.2★ from 6,738 reviews

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