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\u201cThe Songbirds” By Christy Lefteri<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Nisha is from Sri Lanka. She is a nanny\/domestic help in Nicosia, sending money home to support her daughter. Nisha has disappeared and her story is written through the eyes of her lover Yannis, and her employer Petra. Petra struggles being a mother to Aliki with whom Nisha has a strong loving bond. Yannis adores Nisha, but we uncover his secret life of hunting and trapping of songbirds, a delicacy at wealthy tables.<\/p>\n This beautiful book provoked a lively discussion, particularly about modern day slavery. All of us would recommend it even though the subject matter was quite harrowing. It was written in compassionate and eloquent language and this compelling novel scored a unanimous 9.<\/p>\n Our meeting concluded with delicious homemade strawberry ice cream. Thank you, Helen<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe Songbirds” By Christy Lefteri Nisha is from Sri Lanka. She is a nanny\/domestic help in Nicosia, sending money home to support her daughter. Nisha has disappeared and her story is written through the eyes of her lover Yannis, and her employer Petra. Petra struggles being a mother to Aliki with whom Nisha has a strong loving bond. 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