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Honour by Elif Shafak is a powerful and emotionally charged novel that explores the themes of family, tradition, love, betrayal, and the clash between modernity and cultural expectations. Set across Istanbul and London, the story revolves around a Turkish-Kurdish family navigating identity, honour, and generational trauma.The narrative centers on Pembe and Jamila, twin sisters born into a traditional family in a small village in Turkey. When Pembe moves to London with her husband and children, she tries to create a new life. However, the weight of tradition and cultural expectations follow her, leading to devastating consequences when her son, Iskender, commits a crime in the name of "honour."Shafak masterfully weaves together multiple perspectives, timelines, and locations, delivering a poignant tale that challenges the concept of honour and explores how deeply it can shape destinies.Key Features:A gripping tale spanning Turkey and the UKExplores cultural conflict and generational legacyRich in emotional depth and narrative complexityWritten by an internationally acclaimed author