Eleni Kyriacou
Eleni Kyriacou was born and raised in London to Greek Cypriot parents. She’s an award-winning editor and journalist and she has appeared in publications such as the Guardian, the Observer, Marie Claire, Red and Stella. She’s written on a wide range of topics including adoption, relationships, travel, self-development, the arts and women’s health.
Eleni's first novel She Came to Stay was published by Hodder in 2020. Her second, The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou (Head of Zeus, 2023) was a BBC 2’s 'Between the Covers' pick. Her new book, A Beautiful Way To Die (out in May 2025), looks at the glamour and corruption of 1950s Hollywood, and is inspired by true crime stories.
Where Fact and Fiction Meet: Drawing Inspiration from Historical True Crime
Eleni Kyriacou is in conversation with Rachel Abbott about her research and writing of her novel, The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou, based on the true story of the penultimate woman to be hanged in Britain.