Christy Lefteri is a highly acclaimed historical and literary fiction author, who was born in London in 1980 to Greek Cypriot parents. Lefteri's family had moved to London in 1974, and it is this cultural background that has greatly influenced her writing. She completed her undergraduate degree in English and a Masters in creative writing at Brunel University, where she developed her passion for storytelling.
After completing her studies, Lefteri taught English to foreign students and then became a secondary school teacher. However, she left teaching to pursue a PhD and to focus on her writing. Lefteri's dedication to her craft is evident in her ability to balance her writing with her studies, as she is currently also training to become a psychotherapist.
Lefteri is best known for her novel "The Beekeeper of Aleppo," which she published in 2019. The novel is a powerful and moving story about a beekeeper and his wife who are forced to flee their home in Aleppo, Syria, due to the ongoing civil war. The novel has received widespread critical acclaim and has been translated into multiple languages. Lefteri's writing is known for its emotional depth and its ability to transport readers to different worlds, making her a truly exceptional author in the historical and literary fiction genres.