Last Train to Istanbul
of AyĆe Kulin, John W. Baker (Translator)
Description
International bestseller by one of Turkeyâs most beloved authors As the daughter of one of Turkeyâs last Ottoman pashas, Selva could win the heart of any man in Ankara. Yet the spirited young beauty only has eyes for Rafael Alfandari, the handsome Jewish son of an esteemed court physician. In defiance of their families, they marry, fleeing to Paris to build a new life.But when the Nazis invade France, the exiled lovers will learn that nothingânot war, not politics, not even religionâcan break the bonds of family. For after they learn that Selva is but one of their fellow citizens trapped in France, a handful of brave Turkish diplomats hatch a plan to spirit the Alfandaris and hundreds of innocents, many of whom are Jewish, to safety. Together, they must traverse a war-torn continent, crossing enemy lines and risking everything in a desperate bid for freedom. From Ankara to Paris, Cairo, and Berlin, Last Train to Istanbul is an uplifting tale of love and adventure from Turkeyâs beloved bestselling novelist AyĆe Kulin.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 374 pages
- Publisher Amazon Crossing
- Publication Date October 8th 2013
- First Publication 10/30/02
- Language English
- ISBN 9781477807613
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
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