The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri (Published 2019)
"This is what I know about my wife: she gives people hope."
Nuri is a beekeeper and Afra is an artist. They live happily in the beautiful ancient city of Aleppo—until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. But what Afra has seen is so terrible she has gone blind, and so they must embark on a perilous journey through Turkey and Greece towards an uncertain future in Britain.
As Nuri and Afra travel through a broken world, they must confront not only the pain of their own unspeakable loss, but dangers that would overwhelm the bravest of souls. Above all, they must make the difficult journey back to each other, a path that is every bit as treacherous as the one that has brought them to the edge of Europe.
This novel captures both the desperation and the hope of refugees fleeing conflict, showing how love and resilience can survive even in the darkest circumstances. Lefteri, who worked as a volunteer in Athens with refugees, brings authenticity and deep empathy to this powerful story of displacement, trauma, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Winner of the Aspen Words Literary Prize and longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, this is an unforgettable story of courage, survival, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Published: 2019
Condition: Fair - heavy wear, significant yellowing
Format: Trade Paperback
Perfect for readers of literary fiction and stories about resilience and hope!
