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Born into privilege to one of the last Ottoman pashas, beautiful, spirited Selva is the brightest jewel in her father’s household - until she falls in love with Rafael Alfandari. Though Turkey has long been a safe haven for Jews, marriage between a high-ranking Muslim girl and a Jewish boy is strictly forbidden. Yet young love will not be denied, and Selva and Rafael defy their parents and marry, fleeing to Paris in hopes of a better life - only to find themselves trapped in the path of the invading Nazis.

Gay is living a luxurious life in Istanbul but wants to escape what has become a caged life. She turns to Charles Villers, a fellow countryman she hardly knows, to help her leave. What follows is an adventure beyond her imagination set in romantic and exciting surroundings. The thrilling tale of love dates back to the 20th century and was written by Pamela Kent, a pseudonym of the beloved romance writer Ida Pollock. A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.

Vad gör man när den utlovade, dyra skrivarkursen i Paris inte existerar och man redan hyrt ut sin lägenhet i Stockholm? Efter att Fannys ex lämnat henne för en annan var skrivarkursen tänkt att bli hennes chans till en nystart. Men nu står hon här grundlurad, uppgiven, singel och helt utan plan. Och som sten på bördan, utan sin resväska. Till doften av nybakt bröd från kvartersbagaren, vandringar längs regniga bakgator och arbete på ett litet mysigt café, börjar Fanny sakta landa i sin nya hemstad.