I've read The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas which is set in the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century when there is turmoil in the balance of power in Europe. A young savant girl, Eleonora, travels with her father to Stamboul, where he sells carpets. Eleonora is only eight years old but is an accomplished reader in seven languages. A tragic event changes her life. She is then involved in political intrigue as the Sultan asks her opinion about what should be done. This was a pleasant story but a little too incredible. 3/5Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Oracle of Stamboul
I've read The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas which is set in the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century when there is turmoil in the balance of power in Europe. A young savant girl, Eleonora, travels with her father to Stamboul, where he sells carpets. Eleonora is only eight years old but is an accomplished reader in seven languages. A tragic event changes her life. She is then involved in political intrigue as the Sultan asks her opinion about what should be done. This was a pleasant story but a little too incredible. 3/5
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