“Before my birth there was infinite time, and after my death, inexhaustible time. I never thought of it before: I'd been living luminously between two eternities of darkness.”
Quote by Orhan Pamuk
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In this intricate and atmospheric novel, the reader is transported to the bustling city of Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. The story revolves around a group of miniaturists who are commissioned to create a book of the Sultan's life. As they work, they are haunted by a mysterious figure known as the Black Painter, who challenges their beliefs and artistic abilities. The novel delves into the complexities of the Ottoman society, the power of art, and the search for identity amidst religious and cultural tensions. more
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