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Aimée Dubucq de Rivery, a young Frenchwoman from a sheltered convent, finds herself transported to the harem of the Ottoman Sultan in Constantinople. Within this extravagant palace, the pursuit of love and power takes center stage as she becomes entwined in the Sultan’s court, facing rival courtiers and the complex politics of a sprawling empire. A story of ambition, survival, and the enduring strength of a woman determined to shape her own destiny.
Set against the backdrop of the 19th–20th century Ottoman world, the novel explores themes of romantic desire, political intrigue, and the clash of cultures, inviting readers into a richly detailed, historically grounded narrative.
The saga portrays Aimée’s journey from a life of innocence to one of influence and resilience, capturing the intense passion and tragedies that define her ascent within the empire’s tangled hierarchies.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Susan Moody
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