Elif Shafak 4 Book Set The Forty Rules Of Love

Discover the Elif Shafak 4 Books Collection Set — a beautifully curated paperback boxed set for readers who love lyrical storytelling, cultural depth, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for book lovers, parents buying a literary gift, teachers building a classroom library, or anyone exploring contemporary world fiction, this collection brings together four acclaimed novels that showcase Elif Shafak’s rich voice and storytelling range.

What’s included

Titles in this Set: The Forty Rules of Love, The Bastard of Istanbul, The Architect's Apprentice and The Island of Missing Trees

Condition: BRAND NEW

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780678470084

Book-by-book highlights

The Forty Rules of Love — Follow Ella Rubinstein, a suburban wife and mother who finds her life transformed after reading a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and his enigmatic companion Shams of Tabriz. A novel about spiritual longing, the nature of love, and the ways stories can change us.

The Bastard of Istanbul — Set in modern Istanbul, this multi-generational family drama unravels secrets, identity, and the long shadow of history when Armenian-American Armanoush visits her Turkish relatives. Sharp, witty, and emotionally charged, this novel examines memory, migration, and reconciliation.

The Architect's Apprentice — Sixteenth-century Istanbul comes alive in this historical epic. A young stowaway arrives with a rare white elephant and, through talent and fate, rises in the Sultan’s court. Rich in architecture, court intrigue, and human ambition, this is storytelling on a grand scale.

The Island of Missing Trees — Against the divided landscape of 1974 Cyprus, two teenagers from opposite communities fall in love in a tavern that seems to hold memory itself. Tender, melancholic, and lyrical, this novel explores how the past grows roots in the present.

Why readers love this collection

• Four bestselling novels by an award-winning, British‑Turkish author — ideal for fans of literary fiction and cultural narratives.
• Perfect paperback editions for travel, classroom use, or bedtime reading with older teens.
• Explores themes of love, identity, history, and belonging — great for book clubs and discussion groups.
• Trusted storytelling: from a novelist whose work has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and chosen for major reading lists.

Elif Shafak is an award-winning novelist whose books have been translated into dozens of languages; her work has received major nominations and selections (including Booker Prize shortlistings, Costa and Women’s Prize recognition, and BBC listings). This 4-book collection is a thoughtful gift set and a stylish addition to any personal library.

Whether you’re buying a boxed set as a timeless keepsake, a meaningful present for a friend, or a classroom resource to spark conversations about history and identity, the Elif Shafak 4 Books Collection Set offers profound storytelling and emotional resonance that stays with readers long after the last page.