Inanna

This book's title is taken from the ancient Sumerian god Inanna. It is set in the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century and is the story of Cemil, an educated man who, despite having studied in Baghdad, Istanbul and Paris, still hasn't found "himself" and lives in his father's shadow. During his search to find himself, he meets an Armenian girl and falls in love with her. Cemil is already married and the girl's father does not approve of his daughter becoming Cemil's second wife. His fathe...