{"title":"Elif Shafak","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"elif-shafak-4-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Elif Shafak 4 Books Collection Set - The Architect's Apprentice \u0026 More - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Architect's Apprentice\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Island of Missing Trees\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Forty Rules of Love\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bastard of Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Penguin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover four of Elif Shafak's most celebrated novels in one paperback collection. This set brings together The Architect's Apprentice, The Island of Missing Trees, The Forty Rules of Love, and The Bastard of Istanbul, spanning Ottoman Istanbul, divided Cyprus, Sufi mysticism, and a modern Turkish family saga. Shafak's lyrical, layered storytelling explores memory, identity, and belonging across cultures and centuries. Ideal for readers who love literary fiction rich in history, emotion, and place, this collection is a perfect introduction to one of contemporary fiction's most acclaimed voices, and a thoughtful gift for any book lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis four-book paperback collection gathers a remarkable range of Elif Shafak's storytelling, from sweeping historical epics to intimate family dramas and spiritual journeys. The Architect's Apprentice transports readers to the court of a sixteenth-century Ottoman sultan, following an orphaned boy who rises to work alongside the empire's chief architect amid palace intrigue and artistic ambition. The Island of Missing Trees begins on a divided Cyprus in 1974 and follows a family fractured by war, told partly through the memory of a fig tree that later takes root in London, weaving themes of exile, nature, and inherited trauma. The Forty Rules of Love pairs the story of a dissatisfied modern housewife with the thirteenth-century friendship between the Sufi poet Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz, exploring love as a spiritual and transformative force. The Bastard of Istanbul follows the Kazancı family, an Istanbul household of women marked by a mysterious curse and a buried Armenian-Turkish secret reaching back generations. Together, these four novels showcase Shafak's recurring themes: the pull between East and West, the weight of history on ordinary lives, and richly drawn women navigating tradition and change. Her prose moves fluidly between eras and geographies, giving Istanbul, Cyprus, and the wider Ottoman and Sufi worlds the texture of lived experience. Readers who enjoy character-driven literary fiction and emotionally resonant storytelling will find this collection immersive from the first page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour acclaimed Elif Shafak novels in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans Ottoman history, divided Cyprus, Sufi mysticism, and modern Istanbul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of literary and historical fiction seeking depth and atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copies, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for book clubs, birthdays, or the holiday season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal introduction to one of contemporary fiction's most celebrated authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Architect's Apprentice — A historical novel following an orphaned boy who rises from stowaway to apprentice under the Ottoman Empire's chief royal architect.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Island of Missing Trees — Beginning in 1974 on a divided Cyprus, this novel follows a family separated by war, narrated in part through the memory of a fig tree.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Forty Rules of Love — A modern woman's story intertwines with the thirteenth-century friendship between the Sufi poet Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bastard of Istanbul — Set in Istanbul, this novel follows the women of the Kazancı family as a long-buried Armenian-Turkish family secret comes to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nElif Shafak is an award-winning British-Turkish novelist and storyteller. She has published 21 books, 13 of which are novels, and her work has been translated into 58 languages. The Island of Missing Trees was a finalist for the Costa Award, British Book Awards, RSL Ondaatje Prize, and Women's Prize for Fiction, while The Forty Rules of Love was chosen by the BBC among the 100 Novels That Shaped Our World. Shafak holds a PhD in political science and is an honorary fellow at St Anne's College, Oxford University, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSweeping history, spiritual longing, and unforgettable women anchor these four novels in one paperback set. Whether you're a longtime Shafak reader or discovering her for the very first time, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, thoughtful book club pick, or cozy addition to your holiday reading list this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elif Shafak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56856118329718,"sku":"MAN-WLK-PNG-U251050-0678470081","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/elif-shafak-4-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1786028619"},{"product_id":"elif-shafak-3-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Elif Shafak 3 Books Collection Set - Forty Rules of Love, Three Daughters of Eve - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Forty Rules of Love\u003cbr\u003e\nThree Daughters of Eve\u003cbr\u003e\nThere Are Rivers in the Sky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Penguin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 3-book paperback collection brings together three acclaimed novels by celebrated author Elif Shafak: The Forty Rules of Love, Three Daughters of Eve, and There Are Rivers in the Sky. Spanning contemporary Istanbul, Oxford, Victorian London, and the ancient banks of the Tigris, each novel explores love, faith, memory, and identity through richly drawn characters and interwoven timelines. Shafak's signature blend of lyrical prose, cross-cultural insight, and emotional depth makes this set a rewarding find for readers of literary fiction who appreciate stories that connect the personal to the historical and the mythic to the modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nElif Shafak has built a devoted readership by writing novels that move fluidly between centuries, continents, and belief systems, and this collection showcases that range in full. The Forty Rules of Love pairs a modern American housewife's quiet awakening with the mystic partnership of the poet Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz, using dual timelines to ask what a life devoted to love and spiritual discovery might look like. Three Daughters of Eve turns to Istanbul and Oxford, following a woman named Peri as a single evening triggers memories of her university years, a provocative professor, and two very different friends whose choices about faith and doubt still shadow her present. There Are Rivers in the Sky follows the journey of water and story across vast stretches of time, linking the ancient world of Nineveh and the Epic of Gilgamesh to Victorian London and the present day. Together, the three novels share Shafak's recurring preoccupations: the tension between tradition and modern life, the resilience of women navigating cultural upheaval, and a conviction that storytelling preserves what history tries to erase. Presented in matching paperback editions, this set offers an immersive way to experience one of literary fiction's most distinctive contemporary voices in a single, giftable collection. Readers moving through all three books will notice recurring motifs of water, memory, and displacement that quietly connect Shafak's very different settings and eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes three acclaimed novels by internationally celebrated author Elif Shafak in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans continents and centuries, from contemporary Istanbul and Oxford to ancient Mesopotamia and Victorian London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of literary fiction, cross-cultural storytelling, and character-driven narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight paperback format makes the set easy to pack for travel, book club, or bedside reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for readers who enjoy reflective, emotionally resonant fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages discussion of themes like faith, identity, memory, and the power of stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Forty Rules of Love — A contemporary housewife's discovery of a manuscript about Rumi and Shams of Tabriz unfolds alongside a 13th-century tale of spiritual awakening.\u003cbr\u003e\nThree Daughters of Eve — A dinner party in Istanbul sends Peri back through memories of her Oxford years, a provocative professor, and the friendships that shaped her beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere Are Rivers in the Sky — A single drop of water links ancient Nineveh, Victorian London, and the present in a sweeping story about memory, myth, and the Tigris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nElif Shafak is a Turkish-British novelist and one of contemporary literary fiction's most widely read international voices. 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The Bastard of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, and Honour bring together intimate family sagas, spiritual journeys, and cross-cultural storytelling that spans continents and generations. Each title stands on its own as a richly drawn, character-driven narrative, yet together they form a compelling panorama of memory, belonging, and resilience. Shafak’s elegant prose and keen eye for detail invite readers to explore questions of identity, heritage, and the power of love to transcend borders. This set is an ideal gateway for readers who crave novels that blend personal drama with social context, offering both immersive storytelling and thoughtful themes. A meaningful gift for fans of literary fiction, culture-rich narratives, and emotionally resonant journeys, this collection showcases one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Collection Covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross The Bastard of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, and Honour, readers encounter three distinct but interwoven explorations of life lived between cultures. The novels span Istanbul’s evocative streets, the bustling rhythms of modern London, and the intimate spaces of family kitchens and living rooms where memory and meaning are made. Themes include diaspora and identity, intergenerational memory, faith and doubt, and the enduring pull of family bonds. Together, the books illuminate how personal choices ripple through time and place, how love reshapes our understanding of loyalty, and how storytelling itself can heal old wounds. The collection foregrounds female voices, cultural hybridity, and the everyday courage it takes to seek connection in a globalized world, making it a resonant choice for readers seeking depth and empathy in fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bastard of Istanbul\u003c\/strong\u003e—A sprawling, multi-generational narrative set against the backdrop of Istanbul and the Turkish diaspora, this novel interlaces the lives of Armenian and Turkish families as they confront memory, trauma, and belonging. Through Asya and Armanoush, Shafak explores questions of identity, intergenerational guilt, and the ways history travels across borders. With a blend of humor, tenderness, and social history, the book invites readers to examine how myths and memories shape who we become. 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A literary meditation on how love reshapes our inner landscapes and outward actions. \u003cstrong\u003eHonour\u003c\/strong\u003e—Esma’s London-centered saga spans generations, tracing Kurdish family life, migration, and the quiet, devastating toll of tragedy. The narrative moves between Esma’s present and the stories of her forebears, revealing how loyalties and secrets intersect with history and social change. Shafak examines themes of diaspora identity, tradition versus modernity, and the emotional resilience that sustains families through loss. The book balances intimate, page-turning drama with a broader portrait of community and belonging, offering a humane, unflinching look at love, duty, and the enduring bonds that tie generations together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Set Is Perfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection is ideal for adult readers who relish deeply human, literary fiction with cultural depth. 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