It all seems like yesterday that
my husband and I spent two unforgettable weeks on the fantastic Greek Island of
Skopelos.
What can I say? The beauty of the
landscape, the lush vegetation, the endless sandy beaches, the crystal clear
waters, the sea turtles, the picturesque villages… There is just so much to
remember and make me wish we could go back soon.
We stayed at Adrina Beach Resort
& Spa, at Panormos Bay, a lovely beach hotel that took its name from the
famous pirate woman Adrina.
According to the legend, Adrina arrived on Skopelos
with her pirate ship to take over the city. But when her men were defeated by
the people of Skopelos, she sank her boat in the bay so that her treasure would
not fall into the hands of the Skopelites. Adrina did not make it to shore and
drowned. Since then, the area is named Adrina, and many people have searched
for the famous treasure, but the location of her sunken ship remains an enigma
that stimulates the imagination of visitors and locals.
During our stay at this
family-oriented sanctuary, with the traditional maisonettes offering a
spectacular view of the brilliant blue Aegean Sea, we met a lovely couple,
Stephanos and Eleanna. Of course, these are not their real names but the names
I gave them in my mystery romance novel “Lethal Web of Passion”.
Stephanos was a successful Greek
businessman who made a fortune in real estate. Having lost his parents at a
young age, he was raised by a wealthy, authoritarian aunt.
Eleanna was born in London to an
English mother and a Greek father. She used to work in London as a legal
assistant until she came to Greece and met Stephanos. Another exciting thing
about her was that despite her delicate and seemingly fragile figure, Eleanna was
a martial arts expert.
My husband and I had lots of fun
with this exciting couple, swimming, driving around the island, enjoying
delicious meals, doing water sports, etc.
We got talking, and their life and
backgrounds intrigued me very much, especially Eleanna’s family history. She
told us about her mother coming from England and meeting her father on the
island. And so, a new story formed in my head… “Lethal Web of Passion”.
Eleanna gave me the inspiration,
but “Lethal Web of Passion” is a product of my imagination and doesn’t include
real facts of that fascinating young lady’s life or the intriguing way she met Stephanos.
If you would like to check out
“Lethal Web of Passion”, the novel is available as an e-book or paperback on
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo and other fine booksellers everywhere.
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