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"From the acclaimed author of The Bastard of Istanbul, a colorful, magical tale set during the height of the Ottoman Empire In her latest 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"-- Provided by publisher. |
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In 1540 Istanbul, twelve-year-old Jahan, an animal tamer in the sultan's menagerie who cares for an exceptionally smart elephant named Chota, is taken under the wing of the empire's chief architect and bears witness to the creation of some of the most magnificent buildings in history. |
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"From the acclaimed author of The Bastard of Istanbul, a colorful, magical tale set during the height of the Ottoman Empire In her latest 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"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Sinan, Mimar, 1489 or 1490-1588 -- Fiction.
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Mihrimah Sultan, 1522-1578 -- Fiction.
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Mihrimah Sultan, 1522-1578. |
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Sinan, Mimar, 1489 or 1490-1588. |
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1288-1918 |
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Architects -- Turkey -- 16th century -- Fiction.
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Manners and customs. |
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Turkey -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction.
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Turkey -- History -- Süleyman I, 1520-1566 -- Fiction.
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Turkey -- History -- Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918 -- Fiction.
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Turkey. |
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Historical fiction.
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Biographical fiction.
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Fiction.
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History.
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Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Shafak, Elif, 1971- Architect's apprentice London : Viking, 2014 9780241004913 |
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Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Shafak, Elif, 1971- Architect's apprentice New York, New York : Viking, 2015 9780525427971 (DLC) 2014038539 (OCoLC)881888088 |
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9780698182622 : $51.00 |
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0698182626 : $51.00 |
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