It is 1868; Spain teeters on the brink of revolution. Jaime Astarloa is a master fencer of the old school, priding himself on the precision, dignity, and honor of his ancient art. His friends spend their days in cafes discussing plots at court, but...
"A wonderful novel about Istanbul. The Turkish way of life, prejudices, men, politics, corruption - Esmahan Aykol writes about all these with a light and humorous touch." - Petros Markaris
This debut by a young Turkish woman novelist is set in her...