Last Train to Istanbul: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (587 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00FPDRPI2 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 105 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Born into privilege to one of the last Ottoman pashas, beautiful, spirited Selva is the brightest jewel in her father's household - until she falls in love with Rafael Alfandari. Yet young love will not be denied, and Selva and Rafael defy their parents and marry, fleeing to Paris in hopes of a better life - only to find themselves trapped in the path of the invading Nazis. Together, they will traverse a war-torn continent, crossing enemy lines and risking everything in one last, desperate bid for freedom.. Though Turkey has long been a safe haven for Jews, marriage between a high-ranking Muslim girl and a Jewish boy is strictly forbidden. But in the midst of darkness shines a beacon of hope: A handful of courageous Turkish diplomats, protected only by the tenuous neu
Good, engrossing story - educational to boot PVM - DC This is a interesting book. Those who don't like it (see their 1 star reviews) take issue with the writing style. I would say the style is journalistic. The psychological and character exploration tends to be somewhat subtle - similar to an impressionist painting where messages and information are sometimes hinted at -- without allowing the reader to delve deep and identify with the characters. But this is not a flaw - unless the reader is expecting a differe. Bookfan said A beautiful tale of human courage. This is the story of a Turkish Muslim girl Selva the daughter of a retired government official who marries the son of a well respected Turkish-Jew family. The two families don’t approve of the marriage so the couple decides to move to France just before the start of the second-world war. The story details how Selva deals with the dangers and constant fear of occupation and how those left behind in Turkey, like her sister, brother-in-law and parents cope. "A Moving Story" according to Nancy Baker. A poignant story of Turkish diplomats who refused to buckle under tremendous pressure from Germany and France during the War and insisted Jews born in Turkey were released from custody and permitted to be transferred to their homeland. A rich multilayered characterization of Turks, both Muslim and Jewish, who worked tirelessly to assist their escape from France. Diplomats who demanded they be heard, their rights under diplomatic and international law not be b