Ayşe Kulin Knihy

Mezinárodní bestseller jedné z nejoblíbenějších tureckých autorek. Jako dcera jednoho z posledních osmanských pašů může Selva získat srdce kteréhokoli muže v Ankaře. Temperamentní mladá kráska má však oči jen pro Rafaela Alfandariho, pohledného syna váženého židovského dvorního lékaře. Navzdory svým rodinám se vezmou a odletí do Paříže vybudovat si nový život. Po nacistickém vpádu do Francie však oba zjistí, že na jejich manželství čekají mnohem horší nástrahy než zatracení vlastními rodinami. Selva jako muslimka, jíž nehrozí nebezpečí odvlečení do nacistického koncentráku, se odmítne svého židovského manžela vzdát. Mladý pár využije plánu tureckých diplomatů na záchranu tureckých Židů žijících ve Francii a se svým malým synkem se vydá na strastiplnou cestu vlakem do bezpečí. Společně musejí projít válkou rozervaným kontinentem, přecházet nepřátelské linie a riskovat všechno v zoufalé snaze získat svobodu.

Stane-li se vaším náboženstvím láska, budete se všude cítit jako doma. V Německu se dostane k moci Hitler a Schlimannovi se odtud stejně jako další Židé rozhodnou uprchnout. Útočiště najdou v Turecku, ale ani tam se nevyhnou problémům — vojenské převraty vnášejí do země nepokoje a nejistotu. Oni sami se v novém domově musí vyrovnat s cizí kulturou, a navíc se opět setkají s antisemitismem. Současně je to příběh neobyčejných, silných žen. Trápení a životní zvraty Elsy, Suzan, Sude a Esry jsou úzce spjaty s otřesy, jimž je vystavena jejich vlast. Román založený na skutečných událostech se odehrává v období od nástupu fašismu až po věk sociálních médií. V příběhu čtyř generací odvážné židovské rodiny autorka zkoumá hlubiny hrdosti, oddanosti a vytrvalosti.

Born to an old Ottoman family that had embraced the ideals of the newly founded republic, Aylin attended the American College For Girls and later went to Paris to continue her education. Thus began a life with head-spinning pace: a hasty marriage towards becoming a Libyan princess, medical educaiton that led to a successful career as a psychiatrist, numerous further marriages that never lasted long, a career in the American army as a lieutenant colonel... Even her death had a touch of her characteristic flair; its cause has remained a mystery to this date. This book reveals the tumultuous life Aylin Devrimel.

Sabahat, a beautiful young Muslim woman, is known in her family for her intelligence, drive, and stubbornness. She believes there is more in store for her life than a good marriage and convinces her parents to let her pursue her education, rare for young Turkish women in the 1920s. But no one--least of all Sabahat herself--expects that in the course of her studies she will fall for a handsome Armenian student named Aram. After precious moments alone together, their love begins to blossom. Try as she might to simplify her life and move on, Sabahat has no choice but to follow her heart's desire. But Aram is Christian, and neither family approves. With only hope to guide their way, they defy age-old traditions, cross into dangerous territory, and risk everything to find their way back to each other. One of Turkey's most beloved authors brings us an evocative story of two star-crossed lovers inspired by her own family's history

Set in Istanbul during the last days of the Empire, Ayşe Kulin's novel recounts the collapse of the Ottomans... It is a story of human suffering and tragedy... By choosing to tell her story of an era through the eyes of a particular family living in a particular mansion in a city besieged, Ayşe Kulin follows in the tradition of the great historical novel.

"Ever since Nimeta was a child, she'd done exactly what was expected of her. She married a responsible man she met in college, had two children, and established a busy journalism career--and there was no reason to think anything would ever change. Then one day, while reporting on a protest in Zagreb, Nimeta's life takes a dramatic turn. Not only does she lay eyes on a handsome reporter who captures her heart, but a little-known politician by the name of Slobodan Milosevic delivers a speech fanning the flames of long-dormant Serbian nationalism. As her love affair intensifies and political tensions build, Nimeta is forced to reconsider everything she once took for granted." --Page 4 of cover.

Sarajevo was hellish. Stefan didn't even recognize some parts of the city. All the main roads were barricaded. There was always something burning in the middle of the streets... The deathly silence was ruptured by the staccato report of machine guns; of exploding bombs, of sniper shots. The building in Ali Pasino Polye where he'd sometimes made love with Nimetawas riddled with holes. Nothing had been left unscathed. Still, life somehow went on... This book tells a love story which florished during the horrendous war in Bosnia between the years 1992-96. Under heavy bombing and tragic conditions love was still possible.

Bir ülkeden cüzamı kovdu. Türk, Kürt, Süryani demeden, kırsalın evlere hapsedilmiş kızlarına kapıları araladı, ışık tuttu yollarına.Hırpaladılar, yerden yere vurdular, ne gâvurluğu kaldı ne Kürtçülüğü, ne komünistliği. Ömrünün son döneminde de darbeci yerine kondu. Umurunda bile olmadı.Çünkü o sadece yüreği insan sevgisiyle dolu bir hekimdi. Hayatı boyunca tek isteği, iyi ve dürüst bir insan olmaktı.“Bütün işlerimi tamamladım. Konser gecesini de atlattıktan sonra, kemoterapiyi kestireceğim. Yolcu yolunda gerek!”

Ayşe Kulin, Osmanlı İmparatorluğunun son günlerinde, işgal altındaki İstanbulda bir konakta yaşananları anlatıyor bu kez. Son Maliye Nazırı ve ailesi aracılığıyla o dönemin resmini çizen Veda, çökmekte olan bir tarih ile yeni bir gelecek arayan Milliciler arasında sıkışan o dönem Osmanlı aydınının da öyküsünü dile getiriyor.Ayşe Kulinin her zamanki ustalıklı ve sürükleyici üslubu ile okurlarının elinden bırakamayacakları bir kitap bu. Günümüz Türk edebiyatında neredeyse eşsiz olan, biyografik veriler ile roman tekniğini birleştirmekteki ustalığını bir kez daha sergileyen Kulin, bu kez bir İstanbul öyküsü bir imparatorluk tarihini birlikte ele alıyor.