This factual fishing village provides the backdrop for most of the scenes in the book. It is located on the island of Naxos in Cyclades Islands, Greece.
Nestled high on a hill overlooking the harbor of Aghia Anna, Andrea's tavern becomes a key gathering place for the tourists. The tourists come here the night of the tragedy, and return at the end.
The tourist boat is the scene of the accident; several people are killed.
A Greek brandy known as "the Nectar of the Gods."
A Greek word meaning "beautiful."
A Greek greeting meaning "hello."
A little town several kilometers from Aghia Anna, Kalatriada is home to a minor temple that has been excavated, as well as an artists' colony. Silversmiths and potters come here from all over the world to work......
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