Books by Costas Montis (1)
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Closed Doors by Costas Montis EN
CyprusDescription:
In this heart-rending novella-chronicle, Costas Montis gives a poignant portrayal of the EOKA (Greek for National Organization of Cypriot Fighters) struggle to achieve independence for Cyprus from the British yoke in the years 1955-59. Closed Doors is intended as an answer to Bitter Lemons by Lawrence Durrell, who was a British official in Cyprus at the time. The 1955-59 years were a period filled with unparalleled courage and heroism. Amidst oppression, torture, executions, and hangings, the Greek Cypriots emerge immensely heroic, and bravely shake off the British occupation. Costas Montis su... continue