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ISTANBUL DREAMING

Author(s): Denise Derya Brandt

Location(s): Türkiye (Turkey)

Genre(s): Fiction

Era(s): 1950's

ISTANBUL DREAMING is a gripping novel set in 1950s Turkey about a young woman who flees an arranged marriage to pursue independence in Istanbul, where she finds forbidden love with an American airman. It’s inspired by the author’s parents’ love story. In this sweeping historical novel, love seems to be the prize, but the real prize is self-respect. Will Ayten choose herself or her family? The old ways or new opportunities? Duty or love? Brandt’s story of a young woman’s pursuit of independence during a turbulent history makes a perfect fall read—and a sure pick for book clubs.

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