Award-winning narrative: Recognized for its literary merit and impact
Rich historical setting: Immerses readers in Cyprus's 1950s through 1970s history
Multi-dimensional characters: Features diverse voices representing the island's society
Engaging storytelling: Delivers a compelling exploration of ambition, betrayal, and resilience
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The Winner of the 2023 Cypriot National Book Prize.
When it was built in the 1950s, nothing symbolised Cyprus entering the modern world like the Ledra Palace Hotel. In Constantia Soteriou’s jewel of a novella, the ambitions and shortcomings of the island’s turbulent twentieth century are played out by its occupants. Among them we meet the