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In the aftermath of World War II, the dust of destruction lingers over the Greek island of Samos. Amid poverty, loss, and political unrest, one young woman dares to dream of a brighter future. Athena: Twirls of Unsettled Dust is the gripping and deeply moving story of a woman whose courage, faith, and selflessness carry her across continents. Athena grows up in a war-torn village scarred by violence and hunger, where even love is tested by political divides and cultural expectations. Determined to carve a new path, she moves to Athens and eventually immigrates to Canada, where she works tirelessly to bring her family to safety. But life in Montreal brings new challenges, hard labor, suspicion, betrayal, and the daily struggle to belong in a foreign land. Through moments of heartbreak and triumph, Athena's story reveals the hidden resilience of countless women who sacrificed their dreams so they, and others, could flourish. Her journey captures not only the immigrant struggle but also the universal fight for dignity, love, and hope. Blending rich historical detail with emotional depth, this sweeping saga is perfect for readers of Beneath a Scarlet Sky, The Island of Missing Trees, and The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Elena Ferrante, and Christy Lefteri, this series will span generations, exploring what it means to carry both legacy and hope through history's storms. Athena: Twirls of Unsettled Dust is more than a novel. It is a testament to survival, the power of faith, determination, and the enduring strength of women whose voices were long left unheard. In the shattered wake of World War II and Greece's civil unrest, Athena paves the way to bring her family to safety. Poetic, raw, and deeply resonant, Athena: Swirls of Unsettled Dust is a powerful story of survival, sacrifice, and the quiet, unyielding strength of a woman who has lost herself to selflessness. Athena however, refuses to be forgotten. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Elena Ferrante, and Christy Lefteri, this series will span generations, exploring what it means to carry both legacy and hope through history's storms. Athena: Twirls of Unsettled Dust, A Vivid Tale of War, Love, Betrayal, and the Immigrant Dream An Untold, Post WWII Greek Immigrant Story about a Woman's Determination, Strength and Selflessness by Jessie Hionis is A sweeping historical fiction novel with the power to go on! It is the first in a compelling series.

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""A powerful, unforgettable immigrant saga of love, sacrifice, and resilience."" ""A vivid and moving portrait of one woman's courage in the aftermath of war."" ""Fans of Kristin Hannah and Victoria Hislop will be swept away by Athena's story."" ""A heartfelt, richly detailed tale of survival, family, and hope."" ""An inspiring historical novel that shines a light on women's untold voices.""

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Jessie Hionis is a Canadian author of over twenty-one books for children and adults whose writing celebrates resilience, heritage, and the human spirit. Drawing on her Greek roots and family history, she brings to life powerful untold stories of women who endured hardship, sacrifice, and survival.Her latest novel, Athena: Twirls of Unsettled Dust, is inspired by post-World War II Greece and the immigrant journey to Canada is a vivid historical fiction saga of strength, selflessness, and determination. With lyrical prose and meticulous research, Hionis captures the voices of women too often left unheard in history.Jessie is a member of the Children's Québec Writing Federation, the Canadian Children's Book Centre, and the Canada Council for the Arts. When she's not writing, she advocates for diverse storytelling, mentors young writers, and continues to explore themes of family, love, and cultural identity in her work.

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