The bastard of istanbul

The Bastard of Istanbul intertwines the lives of two families—one Turkish and one Armenian American—against the backdrop of the 1915 Armenian genocide. The narrative follows Asya Kazancı, a 19-year-old woman living in Istanbul, and Armanoush Tchakhmakhchian, a young woman from San Francisco who travels to Istanbul to uncover her Armenian roots. Their paths converge as they delve into their shared history, confronting the painful legacy of the genocide and its impact on their families. The novel explores themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of cultural heritage