Set in Cyprus, Songbirds tells the story of Nisha, a Sri Lankan domestic worker who vanishes without a trace. Through the eyes of her employer Petra and her lover Yiannis, Christy Lefteri explores themes of migration, invisibility, and love. Inspired by real accounts of migrant women, this novel is a poignant meditation on loss and the silenced voices of those who disappear.
Rated 4.05/5 on Goodreads from 25,000+ readers — praised as “tender, heartbreaking, and beautifully written.” Shared widely for its missing voices theme, social justice undertones, and quotes like “Some songs are never heard, yet they echo forever.”
A perfect companion to Christy Lefteri’s The Beekeeper of Aleppo — both novels bear witness to the invisible lives of those displaced and forgotten. Also recommended for fans of Elif Shafak and Khaled Hosseini.
