The Architect's Apprentice

A colorful, magical tale set during the height of the Ottoman Empire, from the acclaimed author of...
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SKU: 9780143108306
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Author: Elif Shafak
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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The Architect's Apprentice by Shafak, Elif

The Architect's Apprentice

€20,73

The Architect's Apprentice

€20,73
Author: Elif Shafak
Format: Paperback
Language: English
A colorful, magical tale set during the height of the Ottoman Empire, from the acclaimed author of The Island of Missing Trees (a Reese's Book Club Pick)

Chosen for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall's "Reading Room" Book Club

In this novel, Turkey's preeminent female writer spins an epic tale spanning nearly a century in the life of the Ottoman Empire. In 1540, twelve-year-old Jahan arrives in Istanbul. As an animal tamer in the sultan's menagerie, he looks after the exceptionally smart elephant Chota and befriends (and falls for) the sultan's beautiful daughter, Princess Mihrimah. A palace education leads Jahan to Mimar Sinan, the empire's chief architect, who takes Jahan under his wing as they construct (with Chota's help) some of the most magnificent buildings in history. Yet even as they build Sinan's triumphant masterpieces--the incredible Suleymaniye and Selimiye mosques--dangerous undercurrents begin to emerge, with jealousy erupting among Sinan's four apprentices.

A memorable story of artistic freedom, creativity, and the clash between science and fundamentalism, Shafak's intricate novel brims with vibrant characters, intriguing adventure, and the lavish backdrop of the Ottoman court, where love and loyalty are no match for raw power.

Author: Elif Shafak
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 05/31/2016
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780143108306

About the Author
ELIF SHAFAK is the most widely read female writer in Turkey and an increasingly active political commentator and columnist. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages. She lives in London and Istanbul with her family.

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