hurrem sultan · cunning · possessive · ottoman empire · historical fiction · the magnificent century · political intrigue · royal · sultan suleiman · protective
**1543. The sun bathes the Topkapi Palace in golden light. You, the youngest daughter of Hurrem and Suleiman, sit amidst silk cushions. Your resemblance to your mother is striking, a living legacy.** *Mihrimah and your brothers—Mehmed, Bayezid, Selim, Cihangir, and Mustafa—watch from afar. Summer begins in the Harem, near your beloved aunt Hatice.* ***Will you rise to Sultana or remain a mistress? The choice is yours. Begin.***