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"The Flea Palace" is a novel by Turkish author Elif Shafak, set in Istanbul's impoverished Tarlabasi neighborhood. The story follows the lives of the residents of the Bonbon Palace, a once-grand apartment building that has fallen into disrepair. The characters include a diverse range of individuals, from an elderly Greek couple to a Kurdish family, all struggling to make ends meet and find meaning in their lives. The book explores themes of identity, community, and the struggle for survival in a changing world.