A Rainbow in the Dark is the moving account of the journey to adulthood of Sophia, born on the beautiful Greek island of Patmos. The tragic experiences of her youth help to form her determined yet sympathetic character. The decisions she makes result in her move to America to follow her dreams, even though this means leaving her soul mate, Michael, behind in Greece. Sundy Kyriaki Iliadou writes sympathetically and brings a strong Greek flavour to this absorbing and beautiful book.
The background of colourful characters and stunning scenery bring this tale to life and ensure that Sophia, Michael, Maria, Orestes and others will stay with the reader long after the book is finished, as will the visions of sunsets and sunrises over the Aegean Sea, white-walled courtyards bathed in sunshine and the bustle of Athens and Thessaloniki. Footnotes on the history and geography of Greece add depth to the story.