Before He Was Red

Inspired by true events that took place in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire's turbulent summer-of-three-sultans in 1876. ‘Before He Was Red' is a multi-character narrative, at once an intimate portrait of a secret love affair and the tale of a crumbling empire. An entertaining and vividly immersive novel about passion, political intrigue, and the enduring struggle for the freedom to shape one’s own destiny. Rich in political intrigue, historical detail and romance, with deep emotional resonance.