{"product_id":"9780241988725","title":"The Island of Missing Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Island of Missing Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant exploration of love, memory, and the scars of history, penned by acclaimed author Elif Shafak. The narrative unfolds in 1974, amidst the turmoil of a divided Cyprus, where Kostas and Defne, two teenagers from opposing factions, find solace in a hidden tavern beneath a fig tree. Their clandestine meetings blossom into a tender romance, tragically interrupted by the eruption of conflict that leads to their mysterious disappearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades later, their daughter Ada navigates her life in north London, where the silence surrounding her family's past looms large. As she grapples with her identity, Ada is drawn to a fig tree in her garden, a living connection to the island of her parents. Her quest for the truth about her heritage reveals layers of familial secrets and the enduring impact of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity and Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The struggle to understand one's roots and the influence of the past on the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLove and Loss:\u003c\/strong\u003e The enduring power of love amidst adversity and the pain of separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e How personal and collective memories shape individual lives and histories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“In a world where everything seems to be falling apart, love remains a sanctuary.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShafak's lyrical prose and rich characterisation invite readers to reflect on the complexities of cultural identity and the threads that bind us all, making \u003cstrong\u003eThe Island of Missing Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling companion to her other works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bastard of Istanbul\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481819111756,"sku":"9780241988725","price":89.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780241988725_front.webp?v=1765278100","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-dk\/products\/9780241988725","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}