Last Train to Istanbul
Last Train to Istanbul by Ayşe Kulin is a historical fiction novel published by Amazon Crossing in 2013. This reprint edition spans 382 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Selva, the daughter of a prominent Ottoman pasha, who defies societal expectations by marrying Rafael Alfandari, a Jewish man, and escaping to Paris to start anew. Their lives take a dramatic turn when the Nazis invade France, forcing them to confront the harsh realities of war and the bonds of family.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that intertwines themes of love, adventure, and resilience against the backdrop of World War II. As Selva and Rafael navigate the dangers of a war-torn Europe, they are joined by a group of courageous Turkish diplomats who devise a plan to rescue them and others in peril. The journey takes them across various cities, highlighting the multicultural and interracial dynamics of their relationships. Last Train to Istanbul offers a poignant exploration of the human spirit in times of conflict.
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An international bestseller by one of Turkey’s most beloved authors.
As the daughter of one of Turkey’s last Ottoman pashas, Selva could win the heart of any man in Ankara. Yet the spirited young beauty only has eyes for Rafael Alfandari, the handsome Jewish son of an esteemed court physician. In defiance of their families, they marry, fleeing to Paris to build a new life.
But when the Nazis invade France and begin rounding up Jews, the exiled lovers will learn that nothing–not war, not politics, not even religion–can break the bonds of family. For after they learn that Selva is but one of their fellow citizens trapped in France, a handful of brave Turkish diplomats hatch a plan to spirit the Alfandaris and hundreds of innocents, many of whom are Jewish, to safety. Together, they must traverse a war-torn continent, crossing enemy lines and risking everything in a desperate bid for freedom. From Ankara to Paris, Cairo, and Berlin, Last Train to Istanbul is an uplifting tale of love and adventure from Turkey’s beloved bestselling novelist Ayşe Kulin.
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