Kerim stands watching Fatmagül as she stares out at the Bosphorus, her arms wrapped around herself as if holding her own soul together. The wedding ring on her finger feels like a shackle.
A central part of the story is the evolving relationship between Fatmagül and Kerim. It explores Kerim’s deep remorse and Fatmagül’s slow journey toward trust and, eventually, love as he supports her quest for justice. fatmagul novela completa