Elif Shafak
The Architect's Apprentice
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241970942
- author:
- Elif Shafak
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Architect's Apprentice is a sweeping tale of one boy and his extraordinary gift, set against the vibrant backdrop of 16th century Istanbul. A young stowaway, with no worldly possessions to his name, arrives in the city bearing a rare white elephant destined for the palace menagerie. As he navigates the intricate world of the Sultan's court, he must confront deceitful courtiers, false friends, and the beautiful Princess Mihrimah.
Along the way, he will journey on the back of his loyal companion, Chota, to the furthest corners of the Sultan's kingdom and back again. His path will be forever changed by a chance encounter with the royal architect, Sinan, a meeting that will propel him to the highest ranks of the court. This is a magical and epic tale of wonder, danger, and the human experience.
With its vivid evocation of the Ottoman Empire at its peak, The Architect's Apprentice is a captivating story of one boy's rise to greatness, set against the rich tapestry of 16th century Istanbul.
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