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A lush, ancient tale of treacherous secrets, forbidden love, and murder in the Ottoman palace,The Aviary Gate is exotic historical fiction at its very best.

Following his wife Carmen's funeral, chronicled so movingly in Love Life, Dan tries to pick up the pieces.