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The Water and the Wine - by Tamar Hodes (Paperback)

The Water and the Wine - by  Tamar Hodes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In the 1960s, young writers and artists gather on the Greek island of Hydra. Leonard Cohen is at the start of his career and in love with Marianne, who is also muse to her ex-husband, Axel. Australian authors George Johnston and Charmian Clift write, drink, and fight. It is a hedonistic time of love, sex, and new ideas.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Leonard Cohen is at the start of his career and in love with Marianne Jensen, who is also a muse to her ex-husband, Axel. Australian authors George Johnston and Charmian Clift write, drink and fight. It is a hedonistic time of love, sex and new ideas on the Greek island of Hydra. As the island hums with creativity, Jack and Frieda join the artistic community, hoping to mend their broken marriage. However, Greece is overtaken by a military junta and the artists' idyll is over.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>'Well-turned storylines, excellent character development, and a generous portion of the world as lived in the 60s make this a very fine treasure of a book.' <em>The San Francisco Review of Books</em></p><p>'An enchanting, entertaining read.' <em>Cohencentric</em></p><p>'A read that deserves recommendation.' <em>Book Traveller</em></p><p>'Leonard Cohen fans, creatives, and anyone who loves Greece, will enjoy this story. You'll want to book a trip to Hydra to find your own muse.' <em>Windy City</em></p><p>'A haunting, unforgettable work.' Rebecca Smith</p><p>'An evocative portrayal of an artists' community.' Bryony Doran</p><br>

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