Novel on which the TV series 'The Bride from Istanbul' is based. Suraya's beautiful life, living modestly in Istanbul, is reversed when she receives a marriage proposal from a wealthy, handsome businessman who has fallen in love with her and moves to live with him on the family estate. But Lama Esma, who runs the house with her three other daughters-in-law, has other ideas for a proper wife for her son. So begins Soraya's new, miserable life, trying hard to endure her harsh, stubborn mother-in-law, who would not hesitate to dispose of the wrong bride. Having a daughter, Ala, will lead her to be treated by Dr. Budaijuolo, the psychiatrist who will slowly find a way to her heart and free her from her dark past. -- summary translation of back cover of 2020 Kineret and Zemorah-Bitan edition.