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The Cypriot's Treasure - Softcover

Johanides, Milton

 
9780244500047: The Cypriot's Treasure

Synopsis

The complete first novel of the Cypriot's Treasure trilogy in its full unexpurgated length. A meeting between a young Greek Cypriot boy and a graduate of the Turkish military academy leads to a lifelong association which becomes the pivot for Greek and Turkish relations following the end of WW1. Artie embarks on an epic journey through war-torn Europe and his brief but inspiring encounter with Mustafa Kemal leaves in him an indelible mark which drives him on to incredible acts of heroism in pursuit of freedom and the courage to pursue the love of his life, the beautiful Efthimia.

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Destined to become an important fixture of modern fiction, this inspiring novel encompasses all the elements of human aspiration - politics, religion and love. The sympathetic tale of a young man trying to make sense of collapsing states, autocratic religion and a love forbidden to him is both moving and elevating.

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