Katerina Liasi releases her debut novel set in Nicosia

Author Katerina Liasi has published her debut novel, 'Kalokairia vathia chomena stin ammo', released by Vakhikon in 2025. The story follows three girls named Adriana, Martha, and Feride, who grow up in the Faneromeni area of Nicosia. This neighborhood was the historical intersection of the city's Greek and Turkish quarters. The narrative begins during the period of relative stability before the escalation of ethnic violence in 1963-64. As the conflict intensifies through the decade ending in 1974, the atmosphere of fear, armed violence, and political instability destroys the friendship between the characters. The plot focuses on the displacement and separation of the girls, specifically noting that Feride disappears into the Turkish quarter. Through these events, the author examines the interplay between political reality and personal lives, highlighting how societal conflict impacts individual human connections and romantic relationships. The novel is characterized by a tightly structured plot and well-developed characters.