The Princes' Islands

A guide by John Freely
Price £5 (US$8)
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An Island in Istanbul

At Home on Heybeliada, by MA Whitten
Price £7.50 (US$12)
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Both books together, price £10 (US$16)
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Published by Adali (Island Editions)
 

An Island in Istanbul

An American couple's impulsive decision to buy a house on one of Istanbul's Princes' Islands leads first to a series of encounters with architects, bureaucrats, workmen and disapproving friends and family ... but finally to a new life infused with the sense of joy and contentment known as keyif. This small island emerges as a microcosm both of Turkey's deep traditions and of its rapid modernisation

"[This] affectionate and entertaining take on life in Istanbul is a must read for newcomers and old hands alike"

Caroline Finkel, author of Osman's Dream