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Ali und Nino follows the passionate courtship of Ali Khan Shirvanshir, a Tartar Muslim aristocrat, and Nino Kipiani, a fair‑skinned Georgian Christian, against the backdrop of World War I and the Russian Revolution in Azerbaijan. Their marriage defies traditional expectations and blends Eastern and Western sensibilities. As the war escalates, Nino secretly preserves her pregnancy while Ali leaves to defend the fledgling Azerbaijani republic from the advancing Red Army. The novel portrays the harsh realities of conflict alongside vibrant scenes of cultural heritage, including local dances, oral poetry contests, and desert landscapes, creating a poignant tale of love, duty, and the intersection of European and Asian worlds.
First publish date: November 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Kurban Said
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