Could You Leave Everything Behind?

Imagine building a life in a place that once felt exciting and unfamiliar. Years later, it has become home—but somewhere deep inside, you begin to wonder what might have happened if you’d chosen a different path.

That’s the question at the heart of Mrs. Papadakis by Florence Wetzel, a thoughtful and beautifully observed novel we’ll be celebrating on our latest Love Books Tours Bookstagram Tour.

From 1st–5th August, our wonderful reviewers will be sharing their honest thoughts on this moving story of love, identity and belonging, set against the stunning backdrop of a traditional Cretan fishing village.

Carolyn Papadakis has spent five years adapting to life in Crete, embracing a culture very different from the one she left behind. But when an unexpected visitor arrives and new friendships challenge the future she imagined for herself, she’s forced to confront a question many of us ask at some point in our lives: where do we truly belong?

Balancing humour with heartfelt emotion, Mrs. Papadakis explores the complexities of marriage, cultural differences and finding yourself when life doesn’t unfold quite as planned. It’s an engaging novel that will resonate with readers who enjoy character-driven fiction and stories about the choices that shape our lives.

Blurb

After five years of married life in a Cretan fishing village—milking goats, sidestepping village gossip, and contending with octopus in her refrigerator—American Carolyn Papadakis starts to wonder if she should return to the US.

An unexpected visitor deepens her doubts, and a new friendship with a pair of travelling hippies draws Carolyn into risky choices. As her marriage teeters on the edge, Carolyn must decide between the life she created and the one she left behind.

Full of humour and heart, Mrs. Papadakis paints a vibrant portrait of village life while exploring identity, belonging and the challenge of building a life far from home. Perfect for readers drawn to literary fiction, cross-cultural life and stories of identity and belonging.

Tour Schedule

1st August

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2nd August

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3rd August

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4th August

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5th August

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Follow along throughout the tour as our fantastic Bookstagrammers share their reviews and favourite moments from Mrs. Papadakis. Whether you’ve visited Crete, dream of travelling there, or simply love novels centred on family, identity and second chances, we hope you’ll discover a story that stays with you long after the final page.

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