The Island of Missing Trees Novel by Elif Shafak

On the divided island of Cyprus, a forbidden love story blossoms between Kostas, a Greek Cypriot, and Defne, a Turkish Cypriot. Their relationship is tested by the political turmoil of their homeland, and they are eventually separated by war. Years later, their daughter Ada embarks on a journey to reunite them, guided by the wisdom of a talking fig tree.