{"product_id":"of-old-hearts-and-sword-aka-morchiladze-9789941377204","title":"Of Old Hearts and Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe novel tells a story of chivalry, brotherhood, and a fractured homeland in the 19th century Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaduna Pavneli, a young nobleman, is imprisoned for killing a Russian officer. While in jail, he misses a routine visit to the asylum to see his mentally disabled brother, Tedia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpon his release, Baduna discovers that Tedia has gone missing - he has wandered off and could be anywhere. Determined to find him, Baduna sets off westward from Tiflis on a desperate search. All the while, Russian authorities pursue him across a divided Georgia: the eastern regions under Russian control. The western part of Georgia in the meantime leaning toward the Ottomans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs we follow Baduna's journey, the backstory gradually unfolds, revealing how their mother was kidnapped when they were only children, and taken from the east - westward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAka Morchiladze (the pen name of Giorgi Akhvlediani) is arguably the most renowned contemporary Georgian writer. He studied and later taught Georgian History at Tbilisi State University, and also wrote for sports newspapers. Over the years, he has authored more than 30 books. Some of his works have been adapted into films and plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorchiladze is the recipient of numerous literary awards in Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2018, he served as the honorary spokesperson at the Georgia Guest of Honour opening ceremony at the Frankfurt Book Fair. His books have been translated into multiple languages and are published in 13 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aka Morchiladze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9941377200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789941377204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sulakauri Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Aka Morchiladze","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49148579938559,"sku":"9789941377204","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/of-old-hearts-and-sword-aka-morchiladze-9789941377204","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}