Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN num: 9780812553864
ISBN number: 0812553861
Label: Tor Books
Manufacturer: Tor Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 364
Printing Date: 1998-01
Publishing house: Tor Books
Sale Popularity Level: 1667848
Studio: Tor Books
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A Venetian noblewoman and an Italian sailour are captured by Turkish pirates and sold into slavery in the 16th century Ottoman Empire. 'Sofia' begins a brilliant new historical series featuring the women of the Ottoman Empire. Ads in 'Romantic Times'.
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Lavish, sensual, erotic, violent, and unforgettable--Ann Chamberlin's prose is so rich that it made me dream in scarlet and gold!
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Sofia is the unabashedly opportunistic member of a 16th century harem during the Ottoman empire. Her journey there and her craftiness soon after arriving make for really engaging reading. Perhaps more compelling is the story of her fellow Venetian captive, Giorgio, whose enslavement is all the more poignant since it involves a drastic and brutal transformation that comes out at the end of the novel. Overall, a very well-written novel that brings an exotic time period to life and will leave you enthralled.
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I was really pulled into this novel. The rich history, descriptive language, and excellent stroytelling make this book a great read - especially if you like histroical fiction. I knew very little about Turkish history before reading this book, and loved learning more...
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It is amazing to see how a writer from so far away and a totally different culture was able to grasp the beauty and richness of genuine Turkish palace culture. As a ganddaugher of a palace lady, I am proud to recommend this fantastic historical novel to the rest of the world.
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This book is not for those who want to know about the History of the Ottomans during the 16th century. It does not really give insight to the "Harem World" and sadly disappointing in terms of the historical accuracy. But a fun book for those on holiday. The ending left me with a feeling of not wanting to buy the second book. ("sultan's daughter")
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