Description
The Beekeeper of Aleppo: A Novel - Christy Lefteri
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri is a powerful and deeply moving novel about love, loss, displacement and the extraordinary resilience of people forced to leave everything behind.
Nuri is a beekeeper and his wife Afra is an artist. They have built a peaceful life together in the Syrian city of Aleppo, surrounded by family, friends and the familiar rhythms of home. But when war destroys the world they know, they are forced to flee.
Their journey takes them through Turkey and Greece as they search for safety in Britain. Along the way, Nuri and Afra must confront danger, grief and the emotional distance that has grown between them after unimaginable loss.
Compassionate and beautifully written, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a memorable story of survival, human connection and the hope of finding a place to call home again.
Why You'll Love It
- International bestselling novel by Christy Lefteri
- Powerful contemporary literary fiction
- Follows Nuri and Afra from Aleppo toward Britain
- Explores displacement, migration and the refugee experience
- Emotional story of love, grief and resilience
- Strong themes of family, hope and human connection
- Moving character-driven storytelling
- Winner of the Aspen Words Literary Prize
- Richard & Judy Book Club selection
- Ideal for readers of literary and book club fiction