WINNER OF THE 2021 PRIX FEMINA FOR BEST FOREIGN NOVELThe third volume of the internationally acclaimed Ottoman Quartet, written by Ahmet Altan while he was imprisoned by the Turkish regimeThis masterly constructed, sweeping novel centers on the story of Nizam's tormented love affair with a Russian pianist, Anya, and is told against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire's tumultuous history in the years leading up to WWI.Underlying the ...

'A deeply moving memoir ... We owe Ahmet Altan a tremendous debt for the strength he has shown in sharing his story with us.' Jon McGregorWritten from the confines of a prison cell in Istanbul, one of Turkey's greatest living novelists reflects upon hope, despair and the light literature can bring to even the darkest places.The destiny I put down in my novel has become mine. I am now under arrest like the hero I created years ago. I awa...

From the acclaimed author of I Will Never See the World Again, this poignant coming-of-age novel finds moments of remarkable humor in a present-day Istanbul rife with economic and political hardships.Fazıl’s comfortable existence studying literature is upended by his family’s sudden financial ruin, followed swiftly by the death of his father. Forced to sell his belongings and move to an old boardinghouse, he discovers a new side of the city, populated by i...

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'I don't remember pulling the trigger; I only heard the gunshot.And then I saw a mouth opening, as if to speak, a face contorted, one hand in the air. . .And then a body falling . . .'A man retires to a sun-baked Turkish town for a quiet life. But he finds a world of suspicion, paranoia and violence. The town has made a murderer of him. The question is, who did he kill?Led by a deeply untrustworthy narrator, Ahmet Altan's international bestseller pulls us into...

In this exciting story, listeners young and old can finally find out the answer to their question – where did Pimpa come from, and how did she meet Armando?It's a beautiful, sunny day. Armando goes to the woods to pick some strawberries, where he spots something unusual in the bushes – a red-spotted dog called Pimpa! Armando takes her to his house, where she discovers lots of new things and makes friends with the alarm clock, the kitchen chair, and the fridge... And Pimpa's adventures begi...

When did elephants become so hairy?Prepare your time machine and travel back in time with Pimpa in this fun adventure where she makes friends with a mammoth in a painting at the local museum.When the mammoth invites her into his frame, Pimpa takes an exciting journey into prehistory, where she meets Pippa, a little red-spotted dinosaur…A tale filled with friendship and lots of honey, ´Pimpa and Pippa´ is perfect for early readers, or anyone who is simply longing for...

An exciting adventure awaits Pimpa, or rather, lots of small adventures in one big story!When Pimpa convinces Armando to take her on a trip, she finds out that there's a whole world waiting to be explored! With a bit of help from Nino the penguin, Rosa the cat, and Fritz the eagle, their adventure is destined for greatness.So grab your backpack and your favourite snack, and join Pimpa and Armando as they go on a trip that is full of fun, quirky surprises, and new discoverie...

Sometimes friendships can be formed during the most unlikely circumstances!It's blowing a gale outside, and a little blue snail can't find her way in the storm. When her house breaks, she doesn't know what to do, but luckily Pimpa is always happy to help!So grab your nearest magnifying glass, put on your detective hat, and join Pimpa, Pedro the spider, and Sophie the snail in helping Sally collect the missing pieces.A tale of friendship and mystery, ´Pimpa and the B...

When a mother hen's eggs hatch, something is not what it seems like... there's a duckling among the chicks!Grab your nearest buddy and join Pimpa on yet another adventure, when she tries to help Andy the duckling find his mum. But it will not be easy, as the ducks have already left for Africa.Luckily, the red-spotted dog finds a kind cloud, who gives Pimpa and her new friend a ride. Thanks to the cloud, Andy the duckling is one step closer to being reunited with his family!...

Grab your nearest life jacket and prepare yourself for another fun adventure filled with friends, canoes, and silly animals!When Pimpa is suddenly awoken by a toucan called Zizi, who has accidentally travelled all the way from the Amazon rainforest, she decides to help him return home.With some help from Wanda the wave, Pimpa manages to take Zizi back to the rainforest. Here, she meets a bunch of unusual animals with even more unusual names.´Pimpa Goes to the Rainfo...

Put on your nicest party clothes and prepare yourself for yet another Pimpa-adventure!This time, the friendly, red-spotted dog takes listeners both young and old on a journey across seas, deserts, and forests, in search of Africa.When Pimpa gets a letter inviting her to the birthday party of her three friends – Leo, Horace, and Carla the crocodile - she quickly runs out the door.With help from a train, the sun, and the wind, Pimpa is guided to Africa in time for cel...