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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, Elif Shafak 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 sultanâs menagerie, he looks after the exceptionally smart elephant Chota and befriends (and falls for) the sultanâs beautiful daughter, Princess Mihrimah. A palace education leads Jahan to Mimar Sinan, the empireâs chief architect, who takes Jahan under his wing as they construct (with Chotaâs help) some of the most magnificent buildings in history. Yet even as they build Sinanâs triumphant masterpiecesâthe incredible Suleymaniye and Selimiye mosquesâdangerous undercurrents begin to emerge, with jealousy erupting among Sinanâs four apprentices.
A memorable story of artistic freedom, creativity, and the clash between science and fundamentalism, Shafakâs 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.

