The Istanbul Illegitimate | Elif Shafak

A story about the women of the Qazanji family who live in a large house: Zuleikha, the youngest sister who owns a tattoo salon, and is the mother of the abandoned Asia; Bano, who recently discovered her talents as a fortune-teller; Sezi, the widow and teacher; and Farida, obsessed with disasters. As for the only brother, he lives in the United States, and his daughter, Armanush, in cooperation with Asia, will discover big secrets about the family and about the history of modern Turkey. "Istanbul's Orphan" is a harsh and powerful novel, and author Elif Shafak has established herself as a star among world novelists.