Silent House Orhan Pamuk Never before published in English, Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk’s second novel is the moving story of a family gathering the summer before the Turkish military coup of 1980.
‘Turkey’s foremost novelist and one of the most interesting literary figures anywhere... A first-rate storyteller.’ Times Literary Supplement
The Cleaner of Chartres Salley Vickers When a strange young woman is found sleeping in the porch of the ancient cathedral of Chartres, none of the residents of this quiet little town realise what changes lie in store for them... With her dark skin and topez eyes, her colourful clothes and curious manner, Agnès Morel catches the eye of everyone she encounters. But the mystery of Agnès’ origins leads Madame Beck and her companion, Madame Picot, to call sorts of schemes and speculations. As the rumours grow stronger, Agnès is forced to come to terms with her own traumatic past.