The Figurine is the brand new novel from the No 1 Sunday Times author of The Island Victoria Hislop. Multi-million copy bestselling author returns with the captivating tale of one woman's quest to come to terms with her family's brutal past.
In her irresistible new novel Victoria Hislop shines a light on the questionable acquisition of cultural treasures and the price people - and countries - will pay to cling on to them. Of all the ancient art that captures the imagination, none is more appealing than the Cycladic figurine. An air of mystery swirls around these statuettes from the Bronze Age and they are highly sought after by collectors - and looters - alike.