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The novel follows a Turkish woman navigating the political crossroads of Turkey, Persia, and Russia during the late 1970s under Communist influence. Faced with corruption and conflicting loyalties, she must decide whether to betray her country or her heart, while seeking personal self‑realization and empowerment.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Ella Leya
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