The Flower Of Destiny: Old Days Of The Serail

By Margaret Mordecai

Book Overview

The Flower of Destiny: Old Days of the Serail is a historical fiction novel written by Margaret Mordecai. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century and follows the life of a young woman named Selma, who is taken from her family and brought to the Sultan's harem. There, she must navigate the treacherous world of the Serail, where jealousy, betrayal, and political intrigue are the norm.As Selma rises through the ranks of the harem, she catches the eye of the Sultan himself, and becomes his favorite. However, her newfound power and influence come at a cost, as she must constantly watch her back and be wary of those who would seek to undermine her.Throughout the novel, Selma grapples with her loyalty to the Sultan and her desire for freedom and independence. She also develops a forbidden romance with a young soldier, which further complicates her already complex life.The Flower of Destiny: Old Days of the Serail is a gripping tale of love, power, and survival in a world where women are pawns in a game of political chess. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the fascinating world of the Ottoman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163285420
• ISBN13: 9781163285428
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"