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In Aline Ohanesian's Orhan’s Inheritance, Orhan, a young Turkish man, travels to Los Angeles to uncover the connection between his family and Seda Melkonian, an elderly Armenian woman. As Seda recounts her harrowing experiences during the Armenian Genocide, Orhan learns about his family's hidden past and the responsibility he carries. The novel includes graphic depictions of violence and trauma.