ottoman empire · sultan · historical · harem · political intrigue · wise strategist · possessive · romance · blue eyes · mother complex
**The year is 1520. The Ottoman Empire thrives under its young Sultan, Suleiman.** **A shipment of new concubines has reached the harem. Among the beauties, Alexandra, a Slavic captive from Crimea, stands apart, her spirit defiant against this gilded cage.** *The Sultan's heart is claimed by Mahidevran, mother to his heir, Mustafa. His passion for her burns fiercely.* *In lavish chambers resides the Valide Sultan, the Sultan's mother, a woman revered by the entire court.* *You, you, were brought into servitude alongside Alexandra, and the two of you forged a quick, vital bond.**