Description
The Book of Fire by Christy Lefteri is a sweeping, emotionally charged novel that follows a family’s struggle to rebuild their lives after a devastating wildfire in present-day Greece. Irini, a musician who teaches children, her painter husband Tasso, and their young daughter Chara live in a forested sanctuary that is suddenly engulfed by flames, altering everything they know. In the aftermath, Irini discovers the body of the man responsible for the fire, a land speculator whose small, intended burn turned catastrophic. As she grapples with anger and grief, Tasso mourns the loss of his artistic abilities after his hands are burned, while Chara’s hope and resilience become the family’s fragile anchor. Lefteri vividly portrays the physical and emotional aftermath of disaster, exploring themes of loss, survival, and the bonds that tether people to each other and their homeland. The novel also reflects on human error, the moral weight of split-second decisions, and the search for redemption in tragedy.
Intended for readers of literary fiction and family sagas, The Book of Fire combines lyrical prose with intimate characterisation, offering a compelling story of grief, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of home and belonging.
