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The Bastard of Istanbul

Also known as

Baba ve piç
Baba ve Piç (kitap)
Baba ve Piç (roman)
Der Bastard von Istanbul
Istanbulsko kopile
La bastarda di Istanbul

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authoredElif Şafak1971 CE
in languageEnglish

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The Bastard of Istanbul · Alexandria