The Figurine

Victoria Hislop's latest novel explores the intertwined themes of family history, cultural heritage, and the moral complexities surrounding antiquities. When Helena inherits her grandparents' apartment in Athens, she uncovers a collection of valuable objects that prompts her to delve into her family's past and her own identity. As her curiosity about archaeology grows, she seeks to understand the human cost behind her grandfather's possessions and the significance of heritage. The story offers a compelling look at the questions of ownership, legacy, and what it means to find one's sense of home.