The Silence of Scheherazade

Set in the ancient city of Smyrna, this novel explores the intertwined lives of four families during a time of great upheaval as the city undergoes the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Beginning with the birth of Scheherazade in 1905, the story weaves together themes of love, loss, and cultural change amid the backdrop of war and societal transformation. Through rich descriptions of the city’s vibrant streets and complex characters, the narrative captures a vanished world and its enduring human stories.