More than a memoir of survival, this book is a powerful testimony of a forgotten struggle: the ongoing plight of the Greek minority in Northern Epirus. Kyriakou’s voice carries the spirit of resistance that unites generations of Hellenes who have fought for justice, identity, and the right to live freely in their ancestral homeland. With echoes of Solzhenitsyn and Zola, A Free Prisoner sheds light on both historical truth and present injustice—offering readers a deeply moving and essential account of resilience against tyranny.
This English edition addresses members of the Greek diaspora, Philhellenes, and defenders of human rights worldwide. It fills a long-standing gap in English-language literature on Northern Epirus and calls for awareness, solidarity, and action in the face of historical falsification and cultural erasure.