I am so lucky to have had such a wonderful small team of ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) readers for A Farewell To Imperial Istanbul. Five very lovely ladies who had all read The Gilded Cage on the Bosphorus and who had all really loved it…
These ladies have been so incredibly supportive and encouraging during my writing journey, and I am extremely grateful to them all. However, when I sent them the proof copies I must admit that I felt nervous as I waited to hear what they each thought of my new book.
Thank you, ladies…
Alexandra Antipa, Author & Book Blogger: “The author delivers a poignant account of events that shaped her family’s destiny, and I think it is beautiful that her motivation lies in the desire to keep the memory of those long gone alive. … A master of descriptions and storytelling, she speaks of the elegance and refinement of the Ottoman Empire, reflected in the grandiose buildings, beautiful clothes, and mouth-watering morsels of food. … I applaud the author for finding the courage to share her family’s history…” Click here to read Alexandra’s review in full.
Nadia Khan, Author & Journalist: “This beautiful and emotional story narrates the last days of the Ottoman Empire – a symbol of leadership and protection of the Muslim world. It is … a very poignant account, as [the author] beautifully shows the human side to the end of the Ottoman Empire, while also delving into important historical events.” Click here to read Nadia’s review in full.
Melissa Cavanagh, Avid Reader & Turcophile: “Like her previous book … this novel is a deeply personal story that captures the strength of [the author’s] family heritage and traditions. Farewell portrays loss and the challenges of survival with sensitivity and compassion. This story tugs at your heart; don’t be surprised if you, as I did, find yourself a bit teary at times.” Click here to read Melissa’s review in full.
