Istanbul Dreaming
A Novel
$29.75
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2026
Summary
For fans of Alka Joshi and Marjan Kamali, a gripping historical novel set in 1950s Turkey about a young woman who flees an arranged marriage to pursue independence in Istanbul, where she finds forbidden love with an American airman.
In 1950s Turkey, against the backdrop of the social and political unrest that will culminate in Turkey’s 1960 military coup d’état, a dutiful daughter is torn between family expectations and her dream of becoming a modern Turkish woman.
One night, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798896361541 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Denise Derya Brandt |
| Publisher: | She Writes Press |
| Imprint: | She Writes Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
“Tender, inspiring, and historically rich, this story will transport you to a different world you’ll find hard to leave.”—Kim Danielson, author of Piece by Piece: A Life Remembered through Things Lost “Brandt’s reflective prose brings the sociocultural aspects of the setting to life, thoughtfully exploring the tension between tradition and modernity… . the author expertly uses Ayten’s journey toward agency to examine themes of womanhood, trauma, and freedom.”—Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Denise Derya Brandt
Denise Derya Brandt worked in international development for more than twenty years and led women’s health projects in Afghanistan, Liberia, and Myanmar before becoming a published author. A Book Incubator graduate, 2024 Women’s Fiction Writers Association Rising Star Award finalist, and 2025 Poets & Writers Publicity Incubator Fellow, Denise has degrees from Arizona State and London School of Economics. As a Turkish American, she can fool tourists but not taxi drivers! Raised in Arizona, Denise now lives in northern Kentucky with her husband.
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