{"product_id":"when-the-cypress-whispers-9780062318916","title":"When the Cypress Whispers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A rich, emotionally-nuanced story about a woman's deeply held connection to her family and her past. With an evocative setting and finely-drawn characters, Corporon creates a beautiful world you won't soon forget.\" -- Emily Giffin, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of characters come together in \u003cem\u003eWhen the Cypress Whispers\u003c\/em\u003e, Yvette Manessis Corporon's lushly atmospheric story about past and present, family and fate, love and dreams that poignantly captures the deep bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne aspires to the American Dream, yet feels as if she's been sleepwalking through life. Caught between her family's old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career, she cannot seem to find her place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly her beloved grandmother on Erikousa, a magical island off the coast of Greece, knows her heart. Daphne's fondest memories are of times spent in the kitchen with Yia-yia, cooking and learning about the ancient myths. It was the thought of Yia-yia that consoled Daphne in the wake of her husband's unexpected death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter years of struggling to raise her child and pay the bills, Daphne now has a successful restaurant, a growing reputation as a chef, and a wealthy fiancé--everything she's ever wanted. But across the ocean, Yia-yia can see through the storybook perfection of Daphne's new life-- and now she is calling her back to Erikousa. She has secrets about the past to share with her granddaughter-- stories from the war, of loyalty and bravery in the face of death. She also has one last lesson to teach her: that security is not love, and that her life can be filled with meaning again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCorporon, Yvette Manessis:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eYvette Manessis Corporon is a senior producer with the syndicated entertainment news show \u003cem\u003eExtra\u003c\/em\u003e. In addition to her two Emmy Awards, Yvette has received a Silurian Award for Excellence in Journalism, and the New York City Comptroller and City Council's Award for Greek Heritage and Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526787666194,"sku":"9780062318916","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_957dd0ff-d2da-40aa-8c8e-cf9bb4b33175.jpg?v=1731283446","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-the-cypress-whispers-9780062318916","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}