The Bastard of Istanbul

This tale of an extraordinary family curse is set in Istanbul and explores the lives of the Kazanci women. Among them is Asya Kazanci, who lives with her extended family and has a rebellious mother who runs a tattoo parlor, a new clairvoyant family member, and a hypochondriac aunt. When Asya's cousin Armanoush comes to stay, long-hidden family secrets begin to emerge. This beautifully written book delves into Turkey's turbulent past and has been hailed as the best book about Turkey.