Borrowed from Val at the end of the Cordillera Blanca Traverse, polished off during the journey from Huaraz to Lima, and from Lima home.
A lovely novel set in 16th century Istanbul, at the height of the Ottoman Empire, and featuring history, architecture, imperial menageries, politics and intrigue.
Publisher page: The Architect’s Apprentice – Elif Shafak
Author page: The Architect’s Apprentice – Elif Şafak