Meet the Author: Christy Lefteri

Introducing successful author Christy Lefteri, author of the internationally bestselling novel, 'The Beekeeper of Aleppo, who is known for her lyrical and powerful storytelling. Her writing often explores themes of identity, displacement, and the human condition. Christy was born and raised in London to refugee parents from Cyprus. Her first book 'A Watermelon, A Fish and a Bible' is loosely inspired by the lives of her parents. Her next book 'The Beekeeper of Aleppo' conveys the story of a married couple who are forced to leave Syria. This book became a Sunday Times bestseller and the winner of the 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize. Please book your space early to avoid disappointment.