Frances Kazan

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June 22, 2012 by peter

The Dervish

Ms. Kazan’s newest work, The Dervish, was published in 2013 by Subtext Press, New York.

Mary Di Benedetti, an American war widow, joins her family in Constantinople in 1919, during the Allied occupation. Befriended by Halide Edib Adivar, Mary becomes involved with followers of Mustafa Kemal (later Ataturk). Based on first hand accounts of the Turkish nationalist resistance, “The Dervish” is an adventure story that details the extraordinary events that culminated in 1923 with the creation of the Republic of Turkey.

“The Dervish is a beautifully written book about love, friendship, loyalty, and the fight for freedom. I would recommend it to anyone with a fondness for Turkey, the Middle East, or history in general.” – Eat, Read, Explore Blog.

English born Frances Kazan is a writer, lecturer, producer and arts supporter.

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Recent Posts

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  • “Visiting Turkey and Discovery” — my blog post at Fresh Fiction

Reviews

[Halide’s Gift’s] portrayal of an Islamic world on the brink of change is carefully detailed and convincing.

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