In 1945, Sia leaves Greece for Perth, in search of a better life. With her, she brings four prophecies and four protective charms – matia – one for herself, her daughter, her granddaughter, and great-granddaughter. But with a dark fate looming over each generation, will the women be free to shape their own paths, or are they bound by what’s been foretold? Spanning four generations and three continents, Emily Tsokos Purtill crafts a rich, emotionally resonant tale that is utterly captivating and deeply moving
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