Kirjahaku

A meeting between a young Greek Cypriot boy and a graduate of the Turkish military academy leads to a lifelong association which becomes the pivot for Greek and Turkish relations following the end of WW1. Artie embarks on an epic journey through war-torn Europe and his brief but inspiring encounter with Mustafa Kemal leaves in him an indelible mark and drives him on to acts of incredible heroism.

The complete first novel of the Cypriot's Treasure trilogy, all five parts in one volume giving excellent value!A meeting between a young Greek Cypriot boy and a graduate of the Turkish military academy leads to a lifelong association which becomes the pivot for Greek and Turkish relations following the end of WW1. Artie embarks on an epic journey through war-torn Europe and his brief but inspiring encounter with Mustafa Kemal leaves in him an indelible mark which drives him on to incredible acts of heroism and the courage to pursue the love of his life, Efthimia.

Olympia is desperate to find stardom and when she meets Hollywood movie legend Claudette Taylor on her luxurious yacht it seems all her dreams might come true. But there's a war on and escaping the bigotry of the small Cypriot village where she lives is no easy matter. Uncovering a sinister plot in which her lover Vasili seems to be involved leaves her in a quandary; she must either marry the man she loves and keep his secrets or leave him and foil the plot.

Based on real historical events at the beginning of the 20th century, the first book in The Cypriot's Treasure series is the story of a young man who changes the course of history with his special talent. As Europe goes to war in 1914 Artie battles to make his mark as an artist, but losing the love of his life to his best friend destroys his confidence, and penniless in a village full of bigots he feels trapped and victimized. When the call goes out for Greek Cypriots to become part of a special force of Muleteers in Macedonia, a special friendship blossoms with another young man who has everything he hasn't. The war against the Central Powers, New York gangsters, and the Greek invasion of Anatolia against Mustapha Kemal's Turks all conspire to stop our hero from reaching his goal, but with the girl of his dreams to motivate him, something much deeper comes to light which seems to be at work in his life. Art, love, satire, politics, philosophy and psychology all come together to make The Funked-Up Artist a must-read for lovers of historical and romantic thrillers with a profound message.