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The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak is a mesmerizing narrative that invites readers into a world where love, heritage, and memory intertwine. This award-winning novel has earned a distinguished place on the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 shortlist and has captured the imagination of many as a Sunday Times top ten bestseller.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1974 Cyprus, the story unveils the forbidden love of Kostas and Defne, whose romance blossoms beneath the protective branches of a fig tree. As their relationship develops amidst the turmoil of conflict, the fig tree stands as a silent guardian of their most cherished moments.
Transitioning to modern-day North London, we meet sixteen-year-old Ada, who confronts her family's unspoken history. Never having visited her parents' homeland, Ada embarks on a profound journey to unveil her roots, guided by a resilient fig tree in her garden—symbolizing the secrets and stories that connect her family through generations.
Critics have described Shafak's prose as "enchanting, compassionate, and wise," with Robert Macfarlane praising its profound empathy. Dive into the evocative world of The Island of Missing Trees and explore the intertwining beauty of love and heritage.
ISBN: | 9780241988725 |
Author: | Elif Shafak |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 04 July, 2022 |
Pagination: | 368 pages |
Weight: | 264g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’