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The story revolves around a group of traditional Ottoman miniaturists commissioned to create a special book in the European style. The project creates tension between artistic expression and religious orthodoxy.
The plot is driven by the murder of two artists, Elegant Effendi and Enishte Effendi, and the search for the killer, who is ultimately revealed to be one of the artists, Olive (Zeytin). My Name is Red
The novel frequently references how color, specifically red, is understood and experienced, often merging the philosophical with the visual. Heresies of the Paintbrush - The New York Times The story revolves around a group of traditional