Harem
Think harems don’t interest you? This best-seller about Suleiman the Magnificent and Hurrem will change your mind.

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.
What readers say
A page-turner. This peek behind the walls of the seraglio will seduce lovers of large-scale historical fiction.
Booklist
A great read.
Martina Cole Recommends
A spectacular, haunting tale of malice, obsession and zeal.
Historical Novel Review
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