In Aphrodite in Flames, Sergio Rossi embarks on a difficult quest amidst the chaos of political upheaval and military conflict in Cyprus. Faced with his cousin Paola’s life-threatening illness, Sergio journeys to Cyprus in a race against time to contact Giannis who holds the key to Paola’s survival.

Arriving just as a Greek coup shatters the island’s tranquility, Sergio finds himself swept into a whirlwind of chaos. With Giannis arrested and a curfew imposed, Sergio joins forces with Sophia, Giannis’ daughter, to navigate the dangerous streets in search of her father. But as tensions escalate with the onset of the 1974 Turkish invasion, their mission becomes a perilous struggle for survival.

In the midst of the turmoil, Sergio and Sophia forge a fragile bond, united by their shared determination to find Giannis and escape the ravages of war. As they confront the harsh realities of violence and loss, they must summon courage and resilience to overcome the obstacles in their path.

“Aphrodite in Flames” is a compelling tale of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

With its gripping narrative, this evocative novel explores the enduring power of family and the indomitable spirit of the human heart.

Will Sergio and Sophia navigate the chaos of Cyprus’s war-torn landscape,
or will they become casualties of the conflict?

Lina Elllina