MY NAME IS RED FABER AND FABER — ORHAN PAMUK

In the late 1590s the Sultan secretly commissions a great book a celebration of his life and his empire to be illuminated by the best artists of the day in the European manner At a time of violent fundamentalism however this is a dangerous proposition Even the illustrious circle of artists are not allowed to know for whom they are working But when one of the miniaturists is murdered their Master has to seek outside help Did the dead painter fall victim to professional rivalry romantic jealousy or religious terror With the Sultan demanding an answer within three days perhaps the clue lies somewhere in the half finished pictures Orhan Pamuk is Turkey s leading contemporary novelist and in My Name is Red he has fashioned an unforgettable tale of suspense and an artful meditation on love and deception