# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Victoria Hislop - The Wine-Dark Sea - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Victoria Hislop, beloved bestselling author of The Island and The Figurine, talks about her epic new novel The Wine-Dark SeaAbout this EventJoin us for an afternoon with beloved bestselling author Victoria Hislop as she returns to Oswestry to talk about her epic new novel The Wine-Dark Sea.Greece, 1946. In the power vacuum remaining after the Second World War, a brutal civil war erupts between rival left- and right-wing factions. The conflict spirals as the country pays a bitter price in human lives and fighting soon erupts in the mountains, turning villages into battlefields and pulling ordinary women and children into the fray.When the government soldiers come to Kalopetra, Fotini is nursing her newborn second child. She urges her daughter, Iliana, to hide with the older children as she and the other women are herded into trucks. Weeks later, soldiers return for the children . . . but they are not to be reunited with their mothers, a wholly different fate awaits them.Fotini finds herself transported to a Pr*son on the island of Chios, where she befriends Markella, whose little son, Nikos, is wise beyond his years. After months of imprisonment, when Fotini and Markella find themselves separated from one another - and from Nikos - Fotini vows to hunt not only for her own child but for Markella's too.The Wine-Dark Sea tells of families flung apart across continents and of a strong, determined mother who resolves not to let war destroy hers. Victoria Hislop is at the height of her storytelling powers in this compelling and thought-provoking new novel, which offers insight into a little-known chapter of Greek history.Victoria's highly anticipated new novel will delight those fans who cherish The Island and The Figurine. We look forward to welcomg Victoria back to Oswestry this Autumn to celebrate the publication of The Wine-Dark Sea.Event Format:Victoria Hislop 'in conversation' live on stage followed by audience Q&A and book signingTickets:£12 Admits One without book (£8 redeemable against purchase of The Wine-Dark Sea)£24 Admits One with book (includes a signed copy of The Wine-Dark Sea)Venue:The Grove Performing Arts Centre, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry SchoolPlease let us know if you have an accessibility/mobility requirements.Refunds:It is our general policy not to refund event tickets unless an event has sold out. In the case of sold out events where we have a waiting list for tickets, we will attempt to sell on your tickets at face value, if notified 7 days prior to the event. If sold, you will receive a refund for the ticket value (excluding Eventbrite fees). Alternatively, you can request to transfer your tickets to another event, making up any difference in ticket price. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice.Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oswestry/an-afternoon-with-victoria-hislop-the-wine-dark-sea/100001995665767031 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Oswestry School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.42, max: 26.26, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oswestry - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Oswestry School - **lat**: 52.8559826 - **long**: -3.0626985 - **full address**: Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Afternoon with Victoria Hislop - The Wine-Dark Sea - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d93fee4b1ca1587a6236a7002f15a0143ed0f6bcd4d034987a941b3d5e27aeb1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc082848-gmir.jpg?v=1785453480 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Afternoon with Victoria Hislop - The Wine-Dark Sea being held? - **A:** An Afternoon with Victoria Hislop - The Wine-Dark Sea takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Afternoon with Victoria Hislop - The Wine-Dark Sea? - **A:** An Afternoon with Victoria Hislop - The Wine-Dark Sea is organized by Booka Bookshop. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Booka Bookshop's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Booka Bookshop a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Booka Bookshop has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Afternoon with Victoria Hislop - The Wine-Dark Sea is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oswestry, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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