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In the harem you love, you rule… or you die.
Istanbul, 1520: Suleiman the Magnificent is sultan of the greatest empire on earth. Inside his harem, the concubines will do anything to gain his favour. One of them is Hurrem. She knows there is only one way out of her gilded prison – catch Suleiman’s eye and bear him a son.
In Venice, Abbas is the impetuous and headstrong son of the city’s military commander. He embarks on an ill-advised romantic adventure with horrific and unthinkable consequences.
When a twist of fate throws Abbas and Hurrem together, their intrigues threaten the very future of the empire.
Even the greatest sultan in Ottoman history cannot prevent the chaos and tragedy that follow.
From medieval Venice to the slave markets of Algiers, from the mountains of Persia to the Topkapi palace of Istanbul, this is a gripping tale of betrayal, revenge and murder.
‘A spectacular, haunting tale of malice, obsession and zeal.’ Historical Novel Review.
‘Nothing short of brilliant!’ History and Women.
‘Spectacular historical fiction blazing with romance, intrigue and dramatic action.’ Booklist.
Experience the Epic Adventure SeriesThrilling journeys through vividly imagined worlds, heart pounding action and unforgettable characters.Multi-bestselling stand-alone tales that can be read in any order.30,000+ five-star reviews.
Part thriller. Part history. All adventure.
From the Publisher
ASIN : B005MLA3Q8
Publisher : Skyview Publishing
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : September 11, 2011
Edition : 5th
Language : English
File size : 1.2 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 449 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1935712756
Page Flip : Enabled
Part of series : Epic Adventure
Best Sellers Rank: #37,991 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #3 in Historical Middle Eastern Fiction #54 in Medieval Historical Fiction (Books) #133 in Historical Thrillers (Kindle Store)
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Customers say
Customers find this historical novel to be an epic tale on a grand scale with fascinating subject matter about palace life, and they appreciate the spellbinding characters and beautiful art. The writing receives mixed feedback – while some find it well-written, others note numerous typos throughout. Moreover, the pacing is fast-moving for some but off for others, and while the details are appreciated by some, others find them tedious. Additionally, several customers express discomfort with the level of violence in the book.
