The Island (2005 novel)
 The Island is a historical novel written by Victoria Hislop. It has won several awards including Newcomer of the Year at the 2007 British Book Awards. The book was also nominated for the Book of the Year award at the same event.Set on the island of Spinalonga off the coast of Crete and on the village of Plaka which lies within swimming distance across it The Island tells the story of Alexis Fielding a 25 year old on the cusp of a life-changing decision.