{"product_id":"the-architects-apprentice-a-novel-9780525427971","title":"The Architect's Apprentice: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the acclaimed author of The Bastard of Istanbul  a colorful  magical tale set during the height of the Ottoman Empire  In her latest novel  Turkeys preeminent female writer spins an epic tale spanning nearly a century in the life of the Ottoman Empire. In 1540  twelve-year-old Jahan arrives in Istanbul. As an animal tamer in the sultans menagerie  he looks after the exceptionally smart elephant Chota and befriends (and falls for) the sultans beautiful daughter  Princess Mihrimah. A palace education leads Jahan to Mimar Sinan  the empires chief architect  who takes Jahan under his wing as they construct (with Chotas help) some of the most magnificent buildings in history. Yet even as they build Sinans triumphant masterpiecesthe incredible Suleymaniye and Selimiye mosquesdangerous undercurrents begin to emerge  with jealousy erupting among Sinans four apprentices.  A memorable story of artistic freedom  creativity  and the clash between science and fundamentalism  Shafaks intricate novel brims with vibrant characters  intriguing adventure  and the lavish backdrop of the Ottoman court  where love and loyalty are no match for raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279654838325,"sku":"ByrdShop_052542797X","price":34.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780525427971.jpg?v=1780604953","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-architects-apprentice-a-novel-9780525427971","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}