Birds Without Wings

Set during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Birds Without Wings tells the story of a small Anatolian community where Christian and Muslim lives have historically coexisted peacefully. As war and political upheaval unfold, the familiar harmony is gradually shattered through acts of violence and forced migrations. The novel explores the personal and political tolls of conflict, intertwined with themes of love and human connection, all brought to life through Hugh Bonneville’s narration.