Men are duty bound to be honest, kind and true to women. Is this too much to expect? Certainly not for a woman such as the protagonist in "The innocence of Emine". Hers was no isolated case of innocence betrayed by mankind. Women the world over are still testifying against outrageous behaviour toward them. One does not have to research history for examples such as the ones found in this book. They are there before intelligent eyes in the media and, occasionally, even next door every day. To write a book about malevolence of this nature asks if such conduct is in man's nature or merely out of character. This book, written for International Women's Day of the 21st century, will help readers decide the answer for themselves.