Join us for a virtual event like no other, as we celebrate the highly anticipated publication of The Book of Fire by besselling author Christy Lefteri, acclaimed writer of The Beekeeper of Aleppo and Songbirds.

The event will initially be broadcast on 22 August at 6.30pm UK time. It will be available to view up to two weeks after the event has ended and can be accessed Worldwide. If you live in a time zone that does not suit the initial broadcast time you can watch it at any point after the initial showing for two weeks. 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] 

This morning, I met the man who started the fire. You see, he was the one who took it all away, all of life as I knew it. He stole the world.

Once upon a time there was a beautiful village that held a million stories of love and loss and peace and war, and it was all swallowed up by a fire that blazed up to the sky.

Once again, Christy has crafted a novel which is intimate and epic, sweeping and delicate. In conversation for this incredible virtual event, Christy will share the creative process and profound message behind this extraordinary tale. This evening will be a journey through love, loss and the resilience of the human spirit.

The Book of Fire follows a family living a simple life on a tiny Greek island until their lives are changed forever following a devastating fire. From the smouldering ruins of this devastation, the indomitable spirit of hope emerges. Sign up today to join Christy as she discusses not only the damage wrought by human folly, but also – and ultimately – our powers of redemption and renewal.

“The Book of Fire is the work of a seasoned and wise storyteller who is as masterfully attuned to the nuances of trauma as she is adept at uncovering hope and resilience. Christy Lefteri is at the height of her powers with this radiant and moving novel.” Adrienne Brodeur