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Madonna in a Fur Coat follows a shy young man from rural Turkey to the vibrant streets of 1920s Berlin, where he apprentices in a craft and meets a beautiful half‑Jewish artist. His romantic involvement sets him on a path of self‑discovery, forcing him to confront the conflict between his longing for freedom and the pull of family ties. The novel explores the emotional landscape of new beginnings, the influence of tradition, and the complexities of the human soul against the backdrop of Berlin’s bustling streets, museums, political fervor, and cabaret scene.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Sabahattin Ali
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