Orphaned boy and teacher

Jahan, a twelve-year-old Indian boy, arrives at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul with a gift for the Sultan: a young white elephant named Chota. In this city, Jahan's life changes thanks to two prominent personalities: the Sultan's daughter, Mihrimah, who fascinates him, and the famous architect Sinan, who adopts his training in building mosques, palaces, baths, schools, bridges, and most importantly, self-discovery and soul reconstruction. An amazing novel through which Shafak accompanies us to his palaces and gardens, where animals, tamers, ministers, wickedness, and beautiful maidservants are; And to this city / melting pot where religions and cultures melt and the colors of poverty and crime mix; And to the dark and bright interiors of the soul at the same time...