Love in Exile
Türkiye

Love in Exile

by Ayşe Kulin

Love & Passion Historical Fiction Romance Family Saga 2016

Summary

In 1920s Turkey, Sabahat is a bright, determined young Muslim woman who dreams of an education and a life beyond the traditional expectations placed on women. Persuading her family to let her pursue her studies, she begins to imagine a future shaped by her own ambitions rather than an arranged marriage. But her plans take an unexpected turn when she falls in love with Aram, an Armenian Christian student.

Their feelings deepen despite the religious and cultural divisions separating their families. In a society where interfaith relationships challenge deeply rooted traditions, their love becomes a source of both hope and conflict. As family loyalties and social pressures threaten to tear them apart, Sabahat and Aram must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice to remain together.

Inspired by Ayşe Kulin’s own family history, Love in Exile is a sweeping romance set during a period of profound transformation in Turkish society. It explores forbidden love, women’s independence, religious difference, and the painful choices people face when personal happiness conflicts with family expectations.

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Ayşe Kulin
Ayşe Kulin

Ayşe Kulin (born 1941) is a Turkish novelist, biographer, and screenwriter, widely regarded as one of Turkey’s most popular contemporary authors. Born in Istanbul, she studied at the American College for Girls and began her career working in journalism before moving into television, film production, and screenwriting. Her experience across different forms of storytelling has informed her vivid, character-driven novels, many of which explore the relationship between personal lives and historical events. Kulin has written numerous bestselling novels and biographies, often addressing Turkey’s complex history, social divisions, and cultural identity. Her novel Last Train to Istanbul (Nefes Nefese) was first published in Turkish in 2002 and later translated into English. The book draws on historical accounts of Turkish diplomats who helped Jewish refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. Her other notable works include Sevdalinka, about the Bosnian War, and Farewell, set during the final years of the Ottoman Empire. Kulin has also served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in Turkey.

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2016
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Ayşe Kulin