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The bestselling Turkish classic of love and loss in a changing world, with a new introduction by David Selim Sayers

'A heart-breaker . . . it has the kind of indefinably powerful impact of The Great Gatsby' Observer

'It is, perhaps, easier to dismiss a man whose face gives no…

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1 author picked Madonna in a Fur Coat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A novel that shows there are stories in hidden, unexpected places, and everybody has some story inside them. Raif is the ignored, forgotten figure in the corner of every office, but what a passionate journey he takes us on, and how heartbreaking it is! For all his flaws, I grew to love him, and to love the fascinating Maria as well. Sabahattin Ali's cult novel is one of those gems I'd heard about, but never got round to, I'm so glad I found it at last.

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