In this book, Anna Bowman Dodd provides readers with a rare look into the lives of women in the Ottoman Empire, focusing on the inner workings of the sultan's palace. Through her vivid descriptions, Dodd illuminates the beauty and intrigue of the palace, as well as the lives of the women who lived within its walls. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire, as well as gender and women's studies. This...