Honour

From award-winning writer Elif Shafak, the Orange Prize long-listed author of The Forty Rules of Love and The Architect's Apprentice, Honour is a tale of love, betrayal, and clashing cultures. A powerful book; thoughtful, provoking, and compassionate. "My mother died twice. I promised myself I would not let her story be forgotten." Leaving her twin sister behind, Pembe leaves Turkey for love, following her husband Adem to London. There, the Topraks hope to make new lives for themselves and their children. Yet, no matter how far they travel, the traditions and beliefs the Topraks left behind stay with them, carried in the blood. Their eldest is the boy Iskender, who remembers Turkey and feels betrayal deeper than most. His sister is Esma, who is loyal and true despite the pain and heartache. And lastly, Yunus, who was born in London, is shy.