The Darker Shadow is the sequel to In the Shadow of the Sultan. It is written for younger readers who do not know much of the recent history of the Armenian people. This coming of age novel tells the story of teenage twins, Bedros and Dzovinar, who live in Aintab with their uncle. The novel traces the events of Autumn 1914 to Summer 1915—the beginning of the systematic annihilation of the Armenian race in the Ottoman Empire. It tells the story of important episodes such as the Battle of Sarikamish, The Fall of Zeitoun, The Defence of Van among others.
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