{"product_id":"scott-lynch-the-republic-of-thieves-2016-1st-turkish-book-turkey-gentleman-bastard","title":"Scott Lynch – The Republic of Thieves 2016 1st Turkish Book Turkey Gentleman Bastard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eScott Lynch – Hırsızlar Cumhuriyeti (The Republic of Thieves) – 2016 İthaki Yayınları First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eThis book, titled Hırsızlar Cumhuriyeti (The Republic of Thieves), was written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eScott Lynch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published in Turkish by İthaki Yayınları in 2016. It is the third installment in the acclaimed \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGentleman Bastard Sequence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, continuing the story of master thief Locke Lamora and his long-time companion Jean Tannen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eIn this volume, the narrative expands beyond criminal schemes and maritime adventures into the realm of political manipulation and identity. Locke and Jean are drawn into a high-stakes election in a distant city-state, where rival factions use deception, strategy, and covert operations to secure power. Tasked with influencing the outcome, Locke must navigate layers of intrigue while confronting both external threats and unresolved elements from his past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eA defining aspect of this novel is its dual timeline structure. Alongside the present-day political plot, the story explores the early years of Locke and the Gentleman Bastards, revealing their training, relationships, and formative experiences. This structure adds emotional depth and context, particularly through the introduction of Sabetha, a key figure whose connection to Locke plays a central role in the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eAs part of the Gentleman Bastard Sequence, this book deepens the series’ overarching themes of deception, loyalty, ambition, and personal identity. Scott Lynch’s signature style—combining sharp dialogue, layered plotting, and morally complex characters—is fully realized here, with an increased focus on character development and long-term storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eFor collectors, this first Turkish edition holds particular value as part of a complete set of the Gentleman Bastard Sequence in Turkish. It represents a key chapter in a globally recognized modern fantasy series and showcases the continued expansion of its narrative scope and emotional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e• Title: Hırsızlar Cumhuriyeti (The Republic of Thieves)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e• Author: Scott Lynch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e• Series: Gentleman Bastard Sequence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e• Publisher: İthaki Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e• Edition: First Turkish Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e• Genre: Fantasy; political intrigue; heist fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e• Main Characters: Locke Lamora; Jean Tannen; Sabetha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e• Narrative Structure: Dual timeline (past and present)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e• Themes: Deception; identity; loyalty; ambition; political manipulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e• Setting: Multiple fictional city-states within a fantasy world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003e• Significance: Third book in the Gentleman Bastard Sequence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: First Turkish edition completing a major arc of the series\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49435234271370,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_e7f56cae-bfae-4c6d-b513-999d532abbc3.jpg?v=1779033132","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/scott-lynch-the-republic-of-thieves-2016-1st-turkish-book-turkey-gentleman-bastard","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}