I THANK YOU A LOT FOR YOUR KIND REPLY. THE SIEGE IS ONE OF THE BEST NOVELS I HAVE READ SO FAR ON OTTOMAN HISTORY. I HAVE FINISHED THE BOOK AND TOMORROW I WILL GIVE IT TO A FRIEND AND THEN TO ANOTHER FRIEND. ALSO I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READ SALADIN. I WISH YOU THE CONTINUATION OF YOUR SUCCESS. BEST REGARDS FROM ATHENS.