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Orhan Pamuk
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Language
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Book Summary
This is a literary historical fiction with a suspenseful mystery at its core. Set in the late 1590s, it centers on a royal commission to create a grand manuscript, produced by a circle of artists under strict secrecy. Rich in art, history, and moral intrigue, it invites adults and curious readers who enjoy immersive storytelling, lush language, and thought-provoking questions about creativity and belief.
The narrative unfolds through multiple voicesโthe painters, patrons, and the enigmatic Master who guides the projectโand follows a murder that unsettles the atelier. As clues surface in half-finished miniatures, delicate calligraphy, and hushed conversations, the line between loyalty and rivalry becomes dangerous.
Through sumptuous detail and careful pacing, the book blends art history with a detective arc, offering a reading experience that feels both immersive and reflective. Readers move from workshop to court, piecing together motives and meanings while considering how images, texts, and power shape truth.
Reading this work offers more than a gripping mystery; it deepens appreciation for how art shapes history and memory. It leaves readers with heightened curiosity about how beauty, belief, and human ambition influence choices, lingering long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Orhan Pamuk
Publisher
faber & faber
Language
English
SKU
BK0416189
ISBN
9789387502611
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.6x4.1x19.8CM
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off