Description: 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 ClubIn 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.
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EAN: 9780143108306
UPC: 9780143108306
ISBN: 9780143108306
MPN: N/A
Book Title: Architect's Apprentice : a Novel
Number of Pages: 432 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Cultural Heritage, Literary, Historical
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 13.6 Oz
Author: Elif Shafak
Item Length: 8.4 in
Item Width: 5.4 in
Format: Trade Paperback
