The Sunrise

In the warm months of 1972, the city of Famagusta in Cyprus stood as a prime destination on the Mediterranean coastline, renowned for its prosperity and appeal. Among those drawn to this city were the Georgious and the Ozkans, families who sought refuge from the island's widespread unrest and ethnic discord. Yet beneath the shiny surface of Famagusta's success, unease simmered. A coup by Greek forces sent Cyprus spiraling into turmoil, triggering a destructive conflict. In response, Turkey launched an invasion to safeguard the Turkish Cypriot community, leading to Famagusta being heavily bombarded. Amid the chaos, forty thousand residents clutched their cherished belongings and hastily evacuated the city as troops advanced. When the dust settled, only two families lingered in the abandoned town. This narrative chronicles their experiences. - **ISBN-13**: 9780755377800 - **Author**: Victoria Hislop - **Publisher**: Headline Publishing Group - **Language**: English - **Format**: Paperback - **Publication Year**: 2015 - **Number of Pages**: 432 - **Dimensions**: 130×197×28 mm - **Weight**: 296 g