Esmahan Aykol

'A wonderful novel about Istanbul. The Turkish way of life, prejudices, men, politics, corruption—Esmahan Aykol writes about all these with a light and humorous touch.' Petros Markaris, author of 'Che Committed Suicide' and 'Zone Defence'.

'A crime story as well as a wonderful book about Istanbul and Turkish society, 'Hotel Bosphorus' is told with humour, social insight and sincerity.' Belletrista

Esmahan Aykol was born in 1970 in Edirne, Turkey. She lives in Istanbul and Berlin. During her law studies she was a journalist for a number of Turkish publications and radio stations. After a stint as a bartender she turned to fiction writing. She has written three Kati Hirschel mystery novels. Hotel Bosphorus is the first and has been published in eight languages. This is the first time her work is available in English.

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