Neriman, who receives oud training at Darülelhan, lives in the Fatih district with a father who has embraced Eastern culture. Her relationship with Şinasi, to whom she has been engaged for seven years, is a subject of debate in the neighborhood. However, influenced by Macit, whom she met at Darülelhan, Neriman begins to desire a Western lifestyle. The contrast between the Beyoğlu and Harbiye districts reflects the tension between the traditional structure of Fatih and modern life. Peyami Safa's novel "Fatih-Harbiye" highlights the social changes during the modernization process and the impact of this change on individuals.