The bestselling author of Last Train to Istanbul returns with a tale
of love defying all boundaries.
Sabahat, a beautiful young Muslim woman, is known in her family for her
intelligence, drive, and stubbornness. She believes there is more in
store for her life than a good marriage and convinces her parents to let
her pursue her education, rare for young Turkish women in the 1920s. But
no one--least of all Sabahat herself--expects that in the course of her
studies she will fall for a handsome Armenian student named Aram.
After precious moments alone together, their love begins to blossom. Try
as she might to simplify her life and move on, Sabahat has no choice but
to follow her heart's desire. But Aram is Christian, and neither family
approves.
With only hope to guide their way, they defy age-old traditions, cross
into dangerous territory, and risk everything to find their way back to
each other. One of Turkey's most beloved authors brings us an evocative
story of two star-crossed lovers inspired by her own family's history.