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The Architect's Apprentice

by Elif Shafak
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The Architect's Apprentice
The Architect's Apprentice

Magical journey of allegiance in the Ottoman Empire.

If you're captivated by tales that transport you to another time and place, "The Architect's Apprentice" by Elif Shafak promises that and more. You'll ride alongside Jahan and his white elephant through 16th century Istanbul, a city pulsating with the energy of the Ottoman Empire at its zenith. It’s far more than a historical novel; it’s an exploration of ambition, love, and art, all seen through the eyes of a boy who grows up in the vibrant heart of civilization. The opulent setting and the intricate storytelling make it a book that can whisk you into a world filled with intrigue and majestic architecture.

  • RSL Ondaatje Prize Nominee (2015)
  • Walter Scott Prize Nominee (2015)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2015)
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The Architect's Apprentice

by Elif Shafak
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ISBN: 9780241970942
Authors: Elif Shafak
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Asian Literature, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 26712 readers)

Description

In 1540, twelve-year-old Jahan arrives in Istanbul. As an animal tamer in the sultan’s menagerie, he looks after the exceptionally smart elephant Chota and befriends (and falls for) the sultan’s beautiful daughter, Princess Mihrimah. A palace education leads Jahan to Mimar Sinan, the empire’s chief architect, who takes Jahan under his wing as they construct (with Chota’s help) some of the most magnificent buildings in history. Yet even as they build Sinan’s triumphant masterpieces—the incredible Suleymaniye and Selimiye mosques—dangerous undercurrents begin to emerge, with jealousy erupting among Sinan’s four apprentices. A memorable story of artistic freedom, creativity, and the clash between science and fundamentalism, Shafak’s intricate novel brims with vibrant characters, intriguing adventure, and the lavish backdrop of the Ottoman court, where love and loyalty are no match for raw power.
 

Magical journey of allegiance in the Ottoman Empire.

If you're captivated by tales that transport you to another time and place, "The Architect's Apprentice" by Elif Shafak promises that and more. You'll ride alongside Jahan and his white elephant through 16th century Istanbul, a city pulsating with the energy of the Ottoman Empire at its zenith. It’s far more than a historical novel; it’s an exploration of ambition, love, and art, all seen through the eyes of a boy who grows up in the vibrant heart of civilization. The opulent setting and the intricate storytelling make it a book that can whisk you into a world filled with intrigue and majestic architecture.

  • RSL Ondaatje Prize Nominee (2015)
  • Walter Scott Prize Nominee (2015)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.