Written by Tarık Demirkan, illustrated by Yusuf Tansu Özel The Mystery of the Historical Mansion, published by "Can Child Publishing" for the age group of 11 and above.
Tarik Demirkan, In her first novel written for children, she Bartin and Amasra While inviting them to a summer vacation full of mystery, history and adventure in its impressive geography, it takes them on a mysterious journey in our recent and distant history.
Eda and Seda, twin sisters living in Budapest, go to Bartın, where their father was born and raised, for the first time during the summer vacation. Arzu Teyze's warm hospitality, the pleasure of meeting her cousins Berk and Mutlu, and the charm of the town are like the heralds of good times. On the first evening they visit Nine, the elder family member, Zeynep Nine tells them the story of the mansion inherited from her great-grandfathers, where she spent her life. Fascinated by the story, the children are about to discover that the old mansion also has a story to tell and holds secrets dating back to the third century BC.
“When the children started to look around to find something else to do and get rid of the atmosphere of the story they were listening to, Eda's voice was heard:
'Granny Zeynep, if possible, we want to sleep in that room tonight.'
Upon Eda's words, a silence descended on the room again, perhaps even deeper than before. Seda was watching what was going on, trying to predict where it would lead. Although he did not believe in such tales, the mysterious atmosphere of this mansion and what Nine Zeynep told impressed him as well. But he also knew well that he had to stand by his brother's decision. Whatever it was, it would be. They were going to spend the night in that room, which was said to be not haunted. Alone on their own! Eda spoke for both of them.“