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A polarizing, fictional Romantic Saga. Roxelana was the most seductive, powerful, egotistical, intriguing, manipulative and enigmatic woman of the early sixteenth century. History had never known anyone of such beauty and cunning. Yet very few know her story... Europe is in turmoil under the oppressive rule of the Hapsburgs and the incessant raids of marauding Tartar Warriors. Istanbul, the eye of the Ottoman Sultanate and considered to be the center of the Universe, is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the world. It is intoxicating and vibrant. But it is also a metropolis of mis-placed trust, of decadence, run by a sexually-charged, drug-riddled bureaucracy. In the middle of this city, high on an imposing promontory is the fabled Topkapi Palace - the Seraglio of Sultan Suleyman Khan - the Shadow of God on Earth. Within its multitude of gazel-filled courtyards, along its secluded arcades and twisting down through its labyrinth of corridors to the solidly locked doors of the Sultan's Harem are secrets and whispers that promise death by strangulation to some, and absolute power to others. It is in this world that a young girl, abducted by Tartars and sold into slavery, captured the heart of the greatest Ottoman Sultan and rose to control the largest armies on Earth from within the gilded cage of Topkapi Harem. But does she know that there are those who would see her dead? And yet another whose undying love, if revealed, would lead to the destruction of all her well laid plans? The story of Roxelana has remained hidden for centuries and needs to be told. It is about someone we should all be acquainted with intimately.

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Praise for Roxelana & Suleyman A magnificent rich pageant of historical fiction. Lush, dramatic and so very, very readable. A vibrant historical with well-developed characters. Impeccable attention to detail. Arresting settings. Lively dialogue. Opulent narrative. Well thought out plot. Splendid writing. Well-researched, well-written.... main characters have emotional depth. The narrative voice is strong and authoritative, and the research is impressive. This is a powerful read. Words just seem to explode off the page and push us forward until the last page. .. . compelling. The historical elements are an education in themselves and an eye-opener. It was a pleasure following Aleksandra's story. Fascinating story.... The book makes an exciting read. Roxelana and Suleyman is an enthralling historical novel which has benefited from ... extensive research. Aleksandra is a great main character: strong, determined, and definitely intriguing. She's one you can't help but love and follow on her journey.... The start is intense and sets the stage well for what is to come. Well-crafted and engaging, evidence of historical research adds authenticity. .. .quite a story, with fascinating historical detail of the Ottoman Empire.... A mighty opus, indeed... Thrilling from the first moment. An intriguing tale with much to keep the reader captivated. So unique and well written--obviously spent time, research and passion in writing this novel. An excellent interpretation. Well written, good strong characters and a lavish intriguing story. .. .a very interesting and unique historical storyline, a most memorable main character in Aleksandra.... a pleasure to read. Exciting, right from the start. The wonderful writing pulls the reader along to face the horrific situation along with the young girl. An interesting fictionalized account of the life of a much-neglected historical character and episode. I was riveted to my seat with this. A story should transport the reader from their own mundane reality into the exotic and show them other worlds to challenge their own conceptions.... An excellent read set in a tempestuous time.... This is a very powerful piece of writing and must be based on extensive research. There does seem to be a gap in the market for this era of historical fiction so it should do well. [The] characters are believable and the dialogue, often, a big letdown with historical writing, never jars. I am very impressed by the authority of the work.

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