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The Fortress

by Mesa Selimovic · 1970

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A novel on 18th century Sarajevo under Ottoman rule, featuring a soldier returned from the wars. A Muslim, he marries a Christian girl who supports him while he dabbles in politics, eventually leading a raid to rescue a friend from jail.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
Eastern EuropeEastern EuropeMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 406 pages

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