Tells the story of Nermin, a young poet in Istanbul. Nermin frequents coffeehouses and reads voraciously, determined to immerse herself in the city's vibrant political and literary culture; however she is regularly thwarted by her complicated relationship to her parents, members of the old guard who are wary of Nermin's turn toward secularism.--

Disappearing a few months after her Turkish husband is detained and her young son is placed in foster care, Jeannie Wakefield leaves behind a letter to an anonymous journalist detailing the factors that shaped her three-decade life in Turkey.

In this epic thriller by popular British journalist and author Tom Knox, a secret lurks beneath blazing sands, triggering ritualistic slaughter and threatening the foundations of modern thought. When an archaeological dig in Kurdistan unearths a structure far older than Stonehenge or the Great Pyramids, British reporter Rob Lutrell rushes to the scene. But this intriguing assignment takes a turn for the worse when sabotage and murder cast a frightening...

PART TWO OF THE TROY QUARTET Bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, Lindsay Clarke vividly retells the story of Troy and of the heroes who fought there. Enraged by the betrayal of Helen and Paris, Menelaus and his brother, the High King Agamemnon, gather their allies and set out to conquer the city of Troy. Aboard their ships and behind the city's walls are figures whose names and deeds echo through history - the wily...

This timely, bestselling novel about a military coup in Turkey told through the eyes of two children. It's the summer of 1980. Two children, one from a family living in misery and one well-off, form an alliance amid the turmoil. Through their senses, the cityscape unfolds its wonders, its rich smells and colours, as they try to make sense of the events swirling around them.

The Black Book is a stunning tapestry of Middle Eastern and Islamic culture which confirms Orhan Pamuk's reputation as a writer of international stature, comparable to Borges and Calvino. Galip is an Istanbul lawyer, and his wife, Ruya, has vanished. Could she be hiding out with her half brother, Jelal, a newspaper columnist whose fame Galip envies? And if so, why isn't anyone in Jelal's flat? As Galip plays the part of private investigator, he...

"Lovable ne'er-do-well Delilah Dirk is an Indiana Jones for the 19th century. She has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she's picked up on the way, Delilah's adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan's guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside....

Recently returned from war, young Edward Anton Bell-Fairfax is grateful to be taken under the wing of the Gentleman's Speculative Society. At the Society, Edward soon learns that a secret world flourishes beneath the surface of London's society, a world of wondrous and terrible inventions and devices used to tip the balance of power in a long-running game of high-stakes intrigue. Through his intensive training Edward Anton Bell-Fairfax, unwanted and...

Enjoy this second chance to get your hands on a classic tale of revenge and passion by Lynne Graham! From virgin... Two years ago, Lily Harris basked in the light of Rauf Kasabian's considerable charm and attention. She also hid in the shadows of his disbelief and absence. But now Rauf's accused Lily of stealing money from his company, and he's lured her to Turkey where he's threatening to throw her to the police! ...to bride! Now that he...

Islands of Silence is the story of the young Alec Marquand, who in the summer of 1914 has just graduated from college with a degree in archaeology. He has been hired by the lord of a remote country estate in the Scottish Highlands to survey the ancient Stone Age brochs that lie on his property. Once there Alec comes upon a small island which is called Eilean Tosdach-the Island of Silence. What Alec discovers on that island changes him forever....