Vladislav Bajac is a celebrated Serbian author whose works are distinguished by their rich prose and profound explorations of Balkan history and culture. As both a literary creator and an influential publisher, he has significantly contributed to his country's literary landscape. His novels, widely acclaimed and translated into numerous languages, delve into the complex relationships and tumultuous past of the region with a distinctive narrative voice. Bajac's writing serves as a powerful bridge between worlds, immersing readers in compelling and often poignant realities.
A book that lives in two parts: one in the 16th century Ottoman empire and the other in our own 21st century reality. Here we have the story of 4 friends, Sokollu Mehmed Pasha, a Serbian shepherd boy who rose to the position of Grand Vizier and Koca Mimar Sinan, the 'Michelangelo of the East'. In our own time, the author and his friend Orhan Pamuk