Honour
Elif Shafak
Penguin Books Ltd
<p>From the Orange Prize long-listed and award-winning author of <i>The Forty Rules of Love</i> and <i>The Bastard of Istanbul</i> Elif Shafak, <i>Honour</i> is a novel of love, betrayal and a clash of cultures.</p><p></p><p>'My mother died twice. I promised myself I would not let her story be forgotten . . .'</p><p></p><p>Leaving her twin sister behind, Pembe leaves Turkey for love - following her husband Adem to London. There the Topraks hope to make new lives for themselves and their children. Yet, no matter how far they travel, the traditions and beliefs the Topraks left behind stay with them - carried in the blood. </p><p></p><p>Their eldest is the boy Iskender, who remembers Turkey and feels betrayal deeper than most. His sister is Esma, who is loyal and true despite the pain and heartache. And, lastly, Yunus, who was born in London, and is shy and different.</p><p></p><p>Trapped by the mistakes of the past, the Toprak children find their lives shattered and...</p>