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Lukas THE ORACLE OF STAMBOUL Signed 1st Edition 2011
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Características del artículo
- Estado
- Como nuevo
- Notas del vendedor
- “Tight binding with clean interior, minimal wear to dust jacket, new Brodart protective cover”
- Type
- Novel
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition
- Signed
- Yes
- Title
- The Oracle Of Stamboul
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780062012098
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062012096
ISBN-13
9780062012098
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92400051
Product Key Features
Book Title
Oracle of Stamboul : a Novel
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Literary, Romance / Fantasy, Historical
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
15.6 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-014810
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
An enchanting, gorgeous read Lukas captures the scents and sounds, the vivid beauty, the subtle intrigue and simultaneous naivety, of the Ottoman Empire unaware of its imminent demise., “In his enchanting debut novel, Michael David Lukas captures the mystical world of the Ottoman Empire.�-, A beautifully written debut novel. . . . Political intrigue, historical upheaval and Eastern mysticism come together in surprising ways as Lukas brings the book to a poignant conclusion tinged with magical realism., An enchanting literary debut…A charming tale of passion and intrigue…that could be read in one sitting, spine-tingling descriptions will transport readers to another place and time., “A gem of a first novel…an appealing blend of magical and historical realism…This is a polished literary work that will appeal to a wide readership.�, This first novel by a promising young writer is both vivid historical fiction and a haunting fable., A lyrical debut…A passionate novel that beautifully conveys the flavor of Turkish culture…focusing on the effect a young prodigy has on the political leaders of the time., “A beautifully written debut novel...Political intrigue, historical upheaval and Eastern mysticism come together in surprising ways as Lukas brings the book to a poignant conclusion tinged with magical realism.�, “This first novel by a promising young writer is both vivid historical fiction and a haunting fable.�, A stunning debut . . . Lukas has managed to create an instant classic that feels as if it should be retroactively slipped into the great libraries of the old world., Lukas...brings a raconteur's sense of storytelling, a traveler's eye for color and a scholar's sense of history to his first novel. ... Lukas has given us a Turkish delight., A lyrical debut...A passionate novel that beautifully conveys the flavor of Turkish culture...focusing on the effect a young prodigy has on the political leaders of the time., A stunning debut Lukas has managed to create an instant classic that feels as if it should be retroactively slipped into the great libraries of the old world., A gem of a first novel…an appealing blend of magical and historical realism…This is a polished literary work that will appeal to a wide readership., Beguiling…Lukas veers from the tried-and-true, making THE ORACLE OF STAMBOUL a novel that offers delightful surprises., Lukas . . . brings a raconteur's sense of storytelling, a traveler's eye for color and a scholar's sense of history to his first novel. . . . Lukas has given us a Turkish delight., '...this riveting debut novel not only captures the atmosphere of the exotic European crossroads but also introduces a young girl who is utterly captivating.' (Bookloons.com), "Beguiling. . . . Lukas veers from the tried-and-true, making The Oracle of Stamboul a novel that offers delightful surprises." -- Jane Ciabattari, Los Angeles Times "Lukas . . . brings a raconteur's sense of storytelling, a traveler's eye for color and a scholar's sense of history to his first novel. . . . Lukas has given us a Turkish delight." -- San Francisco Chronicle "An enchanting, gorgeous read . . . Lukas captures the scents and sounds, the vivid beauty, the subtle intrigue and simultaneous naivety, of the Ottoman Empire unaware of its imminent demise." -- Siobhan Fallon, author of You Know When the Men are Gone "A stunning debut . . . Lukas has managed to create an instant classic that feels as if it should be retroactively slipped into the great libraries of the old world." -- Reif Larsen, author of The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet "Michael David Lukas charms in his debut." -- Vanity Fair "A lyrical debut...A passionate novel that beautifully conveys the flavor of Turkish culture...focusing on the effect a young prodigy has on the political leaders of the time." -- Kirkus Reviews "This first novel by a promising young writer is both vivid historical fiction and a haunting fable." -- Library Journal "The exotic sights and sounds of nineteenth-century Turkey spring vividly to life in Lukas' promising debut." -- Booklist (starred review) "A magical debut." -- Good Housekeeping " The Oracle of Stamboul is a delight, a gem of a first novel." -- Read All Day "[An] impressive debut novel." -- San Francisco magazine "THE ORACLE OF STAMBOUL is one of those debuts that defies the norm." -- Bookreporter.com "...this riveting debut novel not only captures the atmosphere of the exotic European crossroads but also introduces a young girl who is utterly captivating." -- Bookloons.com "In his enchanting debut novel, Michael David Lukas captures the mystical world of the Ottoman Empire."- -- Book Beast "A gem of a first novel...an appealing blend of magical and historical realism...This is a polished literary work that will appeal to a wide readership." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer "A beautifully written debut novel. . . . Political intrigue, historical upheaval and Eastern mysticism come together in surprising ways as Lukas brings the book to a poignant conclusion tinged with magical realism." -- Mercury News "An enchanting literary debut...A charming tale of passion and intrigue...that could be read in one sitting, spine-tingling descriptions will transport readers to another place and time." -- Today's Zaman, Beguiling. . . . Lukas veers from the tried-and-true, making The Oracle of Stamboul a novel that offers delightful surprises., “...this riveting debut novel not only captures the atmosphere of the exotic European crossroads but also introduces a young girl who is utterly captivating.�, An enchanting literary debut...A charming tale of passion and intrigue...that could be read in one sitting, spine-tingling descriptions will transport readers to another place and time., An enchanting, gorgeous read . . . Lukas captures the scents and sounds, the vivid beauty, the subtle intrigue and simultaneous naivety, of the Ottoman Empire unaware of its imminent demise., A lyrical debut A passionate novel that beautifully conveys the flavor of Turkish culture focusing on the effect a young prodigy has on the political leaders of the time., ...this riveting debut novel not only captures the atmosphere of the exotic European crossroads but also introduces a young girl who is utterly captivating., The exotic sights and sounds of nineteenth-century Turkey spring vividly to life in Lukas' promising debut., A gem of a first novel...an appealing blend of magical and historical realism...This is a polished literary work that will appeal to a wide readership., "In his enchanting debut novel, Michael David Lukas captures the mystical world of the Ottoman Empire."-
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
Set in the heart of the exotic Ottoman Empire during the first years of its chaotic decline, Michael David Lukas' elegantly crafted, utterly enchanting debut novel follows a gifted young girl who dares to charm a sultan--and change the course of history, for the empire and the world. An enthralling literary adventure, perfect for readers entranced by the mixture of historical fiction and magical realism in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass , Orhan Pamuk's My Name is Red , or Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude , Lukas' evocative tale of prophesy, intrigue, and courage unfolds with the subtlety of a Turkish mosaic and the powerful majesty of an epic for the ages., Set in the heart of the exotic Ottoman Empire during the first years of its chaotic decline, Michael David Lukas' elegantly crafted, utterly enchanting debut novel follows a gifted young girl who dares to charm a sultan--and change the course of history, for the empire and the world. An enthralling literary adventure, perfect for readers entranced by the mixture of historical fiction and magical realism in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, Orhan Pamuk's My Name is Red, or Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, Lukas' evocative tale of prophesy, intrigue, and courage unfolds with the subtlety of a Turkish mosaic and the powerful majesty of an epic for the ages., Set in the heart of the exotic Ottoman Empire during the first years of its chaotic decline, Michael David Lukas' elegantly crafted, utterly enchanting debut novel follows a gifted young girl who dares to charm a sultan--and change the course of history, for the empire and the world. An enthralling literary adventure, perfect for readers entranced by the mixture of historical fiction and magical realism in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass , Orhan Pamuk's My Name is Red , or Gabriel Garc a M rquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude , Lukas' evocative tale of prophesy, intrigue, and courage unfolds with the subtlety of a Turkish mosaic and the powerful majesty of an epic for the ages.
LC Classification Number
PS3612.U258O73 2010
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