Tulip of Istanbul (P.B)

Book Details

• Author: Iskender Pala

• Brand: Niyogi Books

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 392

• Release Date: 01-12-2021

• EAN: 9789391125233

• Languages: English

About the Book:
"Tulip of Istanbul" is a captivating historical novel set in the heart of the Ottoman Empire, a period marked by both glory and decline. The novel revolves around the Tulip Age of the early 18th century—a time of aesthetic grandeur and economic collapse, culminating in the great public revolt of 1730, which dramatically altered the course of Turkey’s future.

The story opens with a tragedy: a young man on his wedding night finds his wife brutally murdered, and shockingly, he is accused of her death. Imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, the young man sets out to clear his name and uncover the truth behind his wife's murder. His only clue is a tulip bulb found in her hand—a mysterious symbol that leads him on a quest for answers.

Unbeknownst to him, the young man has a secret past: he is actually a prince, the son of a sultan, raised outside the palace in obscurity. As he embarks on his journey, he becomes entangled in a larger intrigue within the royal court, where rumors of his true identity spark interest among powerful figures.

Interwoven with historical and cultural details, the novel takes the reader deep into the world of the Ottoman Empire. It reveals life within the palace walls, introduces horticultural secrets of cultivating rare tulips, and explores asylum treatments, prison tortures, and conspiracies plotted in the shadows of Istanbul’s bustling coffee houses and hamams.

Through the narrative, Iskender Pala paints a vivid picture of an empire at the zenith of its cultural, military, and artistic influence, while also showing the decay and intrigue that lurked beneath the surface. The novel reflects the duality of Istanbul, a city caught between splendor and vice—a theme that offers a rich exploration of the complexities of power, identity, and desire.