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Name: The dark moment
Author: Ann Bridge

Feride and Nilüfer, raised in the elegance of an old aristocratic society, are drawn into the upheaval of the Turkish War of Independence when their husbands become soldiers. Escaping Istanbul in disguise, the sisters journey to Ankara, learning to cook, market, and support the war effort as the nation transforms. Along the way they endure loss, endure the roar of Greek guns, and witness the radical reforms of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, including the abolition of the veil, the adoption of a new alphabet, and the creation of a modern secular Turkey.

First publish date: 1952

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Ann Bridge

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