Lefteri, Christy

The Beekeeper of Aleppo: The Sunday Times Bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick

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ISBN 13:
9781838770013
author:
Lefteri, Christy
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Manilla Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.27

Description

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and hope. When the Syrian city of Aleppo is destroyed by war, Nuri and his wife Afra are forced to escape with their young daughter. Afra's experiences during the war have left her blind, and the couple must embark on a perilous journey through Turkey and Greece towards a new life in Britain. Along the way, they must confront the dangers of their new world and the pain of their own unspeakable loss. As they travel, Nuri is sustained by the knowledge that his cousin Mustafa has started an apiary and is teaching fellow refugees in Yorkshire to keep bees. This small act of hope and resilience becomes a beacon of light in the darkness of their journey. The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit, told with deceptive simplicity and beauty. This book is a testament to the power of storytelling, reminding us of the resilience and courage of those who have faced unimaginable hardship.

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