Dialogos

On the Invisible Heroines of Life

Published January 11, 2026, 09:02
On the Invisible Heroines of Life

The article is a reading of Konstantina Sotiriou's book, “The Head of Chatsworth,” by Sotiroula Charalambous, General Secretary of PEO. The author focuses on highlighting the women who worked in the mines and the difficulties they faced, such as poverty, anxiety for their husbands, and the need to work to support their families. Charalambous connects the stories of the women in the mines with the current situation of domestic workers in Cyprus, emphasizing their invisible heroic contribution. She points out that the book reveals the struggles of workers and the working conditions in the mines, as well as the exploitation of strikebreakers. The article underlines the importance of protecting workers' rights and the need for collective action. The author states that the stories of the past touch on issues that remain relevant today, such as the division of workers and the intensification of labor. Finally, Charalambous expresses the view that the book is an important contribution to highlighting the history of the working class in Cyprus and raising awareness of the problems faced by workers today.