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An American-born traveler to one of Istanbul's oldest communities receives an unexpected welcome in this heart-warming and romantic debut Fanis, a charming widower with an eye for the ladies, is at the center of a dwindling yet stubbornly proud community of Rum, Greek Orthodox Christians, who have lived in Istanbul for centuries. Daphne, the American-born niece of an old friend, arrives in the city in search of her roots. She is met with a hearty welcome and, as a beautiful yet aloof outsider, she turns many heads. Kosmas, a master pastry chef on the lookout for a good Rum wife, falls instantly in love with Daphne. Fanis is smitten too, but finds himself disturbed by memories of the 1955 pogrom and the fianc�e he lost. Can Kosmas win Daphne's affections? Or will a family secret, one deeply rooted in the painful history of the city itself, threaten their chances? This story of love, hopeful new beginnings, and ancient traditions introduces a sparkling new literary voice sure to transport and entertain. (less)
An American-born traveler to one of Istanbul's oldest communities receives an unexpected welcome in this heart-warming and romantic debut Fanis, a charming widower with an eye for the ladies, is at the center of a dwindling yet stubbornly (…more)
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