The Girl with the Lute

Fatma Aliye Topuz — the first Turkish female novelist, columnist, essayist, and translator, participant in the struggle for gender equality. «The Girl with the Lute» — the third novel by the writer. Bedie discovers a talent for playing musical instruments from childhood. The girl faces difficulties and suddenly realizes that she must learn to live independently, without relying on men. This is a touching and honest story about how a woman gains independence in a patriarchal society.