Evanthia's Gift is a multi-generational love story spanning fifty years and crossing two continents, chronicling the lives that unify two families. This amazing love story hits many themes: struggle, resilience, betrayal, loss, joy, loyalty and tradition.
The Book has been self-published via Amazon and is available as eBook and Paperback - 548 pages - released in August 2015.
About the Book
In the year 1956, Anastacia Fotopoulos finds herself pregnant and betrayed, fleeing from a bad marriage. With the love and support of her dear friends Stavros and Soula Papadakis, Ana is able to face the challenges of single motherhood. Left with emotional wounds, she resists her growing affection for Alexandros Giannakos, an old acquaintance. But his persistence and unconditional love for Ana and her child is eventually rewarded and his love is returned. In a misguided, but well-intentioned effort to protect the ones they love, both Ana and Alex keep secrets - ones that could threaten the delicate balance of their family.
The story continues in the 1970’s as Dean and Demi Papadakis, and Sophia Giannakos attempt to negotiate between two cultures. Now Greek-American teenagers, Sophia and Dean, who have shared a special connection since childhood, become lovers. Sophia is shattered when Dean rebels against the pressure his father places on him to uphold his Greek heritage and hides his feelings for her. When he pulls away from his family, culture and ultimately his love for her, Sophia is left with no choice but to find a life different from the one she’d hoped for.
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Reviews (Excerpts)
- "The author’s wonderful use of language and imagery gave such clarity to each character that it is as if a movie was playing in my head. This story invoked various emotions. I caught myself gasping, crying, laughing, and screaming out loud at one particular character. Not only does this story tug at your head strings but it was enriching and educating.[...]" - Katherine Tilchock
- "I fell in love with the families in Evanthia's Gift. The stories, predicaments and secrets of the characters are still tugging at my heartstrings. I can't get them out of my head.[...]" - J. Stephens
- "[...] This engrossing tale of two Greek families, and two great loves, that span the decades, had me at page one. With its twists and turns and the heat between the lovers, I found it difficult to put this book down. Do yourself a favor...curl up with this great read and fall in love with the characters, their stories and family heritage as I did, and pick up a few terrific Greek recipes along the way." - LMV (Amazon)
- "[...] Brought into a world saturated in Greek culture, history and family loyalty this book will not disappoint! A real page turner. Beautifully written. Enjoyed this book tremendously & look forward to more from Effie Kammenou!" - arog (Amazon)
About the Author
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| Author Effie Kammenou |
Her debut novel, EVANTHIA’S GIFT, is a women’s fiction multi-generational love story and family saga, influenced by her Greek heritage, and the many real life accounts that have been passed down. She continues to pick her father’s brain for stories of his family’s life in Lesvos, Greece, and their journey to America. Her recent interview with him was published in a nationally circulated magazine.
As an avid cook and baker, a skill she learned from watching her Athenian mother, she incorporated traditional Greek family recipes throughout the book.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts from Hofstra University.
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