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Author: O Z Livaneli
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
Meryem, a 15-year-old girl, lives in a rural village on the shores of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey. Her simple life changes dramatically after her uncle, a sheikh in a dervish order, rapes her. She is considered an outcast for shaming her family. When she is locked in a shed and left alone for days, she comes to the painful realisation that her family expects her to hang herself with a length of rope left on the dirt floor. But she is defiant.Cemal, Meryem's cousin, a commando in the army, has been fighting in the mountains against the rebels. On his return home, he is welcomed as a hero though he has been severely traumatised by his war experiences. His father, who had violated Meryem, charges Cemal with the task of executing his cousin's punishment.In Istanbul, a Harvard-educated professor named Irfan lives an elite existence. He revolts against the routine of his soulless life, deciding to leave his wealthy wife and Istanbul. By coincidence, his path crosses with that of Meryem and Cemal. They embark on a journey together that fills their hearts with hope and sets them free.Already an international bestseller, this lyrical and moving tale juxtaposes the traditional and modern and draws attention to human rights violations against women in the Middle East.
Author: O Z Livaneli
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
Meryem, a 15-year-old girl, lives in a rural village on the shores of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey. Her simple life changes dramatically after her uncle, a sheikh in a dervish order, rapes her. She is considered an outcast for shaming her family. When she is locked in a shed and left alone for days, she comes to the painful realisation that her family expects her to hang herself with a length of rope left on the dirt floor. But she is defiant.Cemal, Meryem's cousin, a commando in the army, has been fighting in the mountains against the rebels. On his return home, he is welcomed as a hero though he has been severely traumatised by his war experiences. His father, who had violated Meryem, charges Cemal with the task of executing his cousin's punishment.In Istanbul, a Harvard-educated professor named Irfan lives an elite existence. He revolts against the routine of his soulless life, deciding to leave his wealthy wife and Istanbul. By coincidence, his path crosses with that of Meryem and Cemal. They embark on a journey together that fills their hearts with hope and sets them free.Already an international bestseller, this lyrical and moving tale juxtaposes the traditional and modern and draws attention to human rights violations against women in the Middle East.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: O Z Livaneli
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
Meryem, a 15-year-old girl, lives in a rural village on the shores of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey. Her simple life changes dramatically after her uncle, a sheikh in a dervish order, rapes her. She is considered an outcast for shaming her family. When she is locked in a shed and left alone for days, she comes to the painful realisation that her family expects her to hang herself with a length of rope left on the dirt floor. But she is defiant.Cemal, Meryem's cousin, a commando in the army, has been fighting in the mountains against the rebels. On his return home, he is welcomed as a hero though he has been severely traumatised by his war experiences. His father, who had violated Meryem, charges Cemal with the task of executing his cousin's punishment.In Istanbul, a Harvard-educated professor named Irfan lives an elite existence. He revolts against the routine of his soulless life, deciding to leave his wealthy wife and Istanbul. By coincidence, his path crosses with that of Meryem and Cemal. They embark on a journey together that fills their hearts with hope and sets them free.Already an international bestseller, this lyrical and moving tale juxtaposes the traditional and modern and draws attention to human rights violations against women in the Middle East.
Author: O Z Livaneli
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
Meryem, a 15-year-old girl, lives in a rural village on the shores of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey. Her simple life changes dramatically after her uncle, a sheikh in a dervish order, rapes her. She is considered an outcast for shaming her family. When she is locked in a shed and left alone for days, she comes to the painful realisation that her family expects her to hang herself with a length of rope left on the dirt floor. But she is defiant.Cemal, Meryem's cousin, a commando in the army, has been fighting in the mountains against the rebels. On his return home, he is welcomed as a hero though he has been severely traumatised by his war experiences. His father, who had violated Meryem, charges Cemal with the task of executing his cousin's punishment.In Istanbul, a Harvard-educated professor named Irfan lives an elite existence. He revolts against the routine of his soulless life, deciding to leave his wealthy wife and Istanbul. By coincidence, his path crosses with that of Meryem and Cemal. They embark on a journey together that fills their hearts with hope and sets them free.Already an international bestseller, this lyrical and moving tale juxtaposes the traditional and modern and draws attention to human rights violations against women in the Middle East.
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