Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781786580856 Publisher: Manilla Press Age Range: Adult Overview Songbirds is the powerful, emotionally rich follow-up novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Christy Lefteri, creator of The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Set between Cyprus and Sri Lanka, it tells the story of Nisha, a domestic worker who vanishes without a trace, and the two people who refuse to stop searching for her. A moving exploration of migration, motherhood and hidden lives, this contemporary literary novel is a must-read for book clubs and fans of compassionate, socially engaged storytelling. About the Book Nisha left her daughter behind in Sri Lanka nine years ago, crossing oceans in search of a better future. In Cyprus, she becomes the devoted nanny to Aliki, the daughter of Petra, a woman whose own life has been shaped by grief and quiet isolation since the early death of her husband. Despite their very different circumstances, Nisha and Petra are bound by the fierce, complicated love they hold for the children in their care. When Nisha disappears one evening, the story unfolds as an urgent search for the truth. Petra, awakened to how little she truly knew about the woman who ran her household, and Yiannis, a birdcatcher and Nisha's secret lover, are the only two people determined to find her. As they retrace her final days, they uncover a network of exploitation and silence surrounding migrant domestic workers in Cyprus, and the hidden cost paid by the women who leave everything behind to support their families. Inspired by real disappearances of domestic workers, Christy Lefteri channels the same empathy and precision that made The Beekeeper of Aleppo an international sensation into this urgent, deeply human novel about the lives that so often go unseen. Written by Sunday Times and international bestselling author Christy Lefteri Inspired by true events surrounding migrant domestic workers in Cyprus A compelling, page-turning mystery layered with emotional depth Perfect for book clubs, reading groups and fans of literary fiction Explores timely themes of migration, motherhood and social justice Compact paperback format, ideal for reading at home or on the go About the Author Christy Lefteri is a British-Cypriot author and lecturer at Brunel University London. Her previous novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo, became an international bestseller, selling over a million copies and winning the Aspen Words Literary Prize. Drawing on her own experience volunteering with refugees in Athens, Lefteri writes with rare authenticity and compassion about displacement, resilience and the hidden struggles of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. Why You'll Love This Novel Songbirds is an unforgettable, emotionally resonant story that lingers long after the final page. Perfect for readers who loved The Beekeeper of Aleppo, it delivers a gripping mystery alongside a powerful, humane exploration of motherhood, migration and the lives that rarely make headlines. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and edition may vary slightly from images shown, but this listing reflects the correct UK paperback edition as specified.