The Flower of Destiny: Old Days of the Serail by Margaret Mordecai is a historical fiction novel set in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Selma, who is taken from her village and brought to the Serail as a gift for the Sultan. Selma's beauty and intelligence quickly catch the attention of the Sultan, and she becomes his favorite concubine.As Selma navigates the complex and dangerous world of the Serail, she forms unlikely alliances with other women and learns to use her wit and charm to survive. However, her position as the Sultan's favorite also makes her a target for jealousy and betrayal, and Selma must constantly be on guard to protect herself and those she loves.Amidst the political intrigue and power struggles of the Ottoman Empire, Selma also grapples with her own desires and dreams. She longs for freedom and a life outside of the Serail, but knows that such a life may be impossible for a woman of her station.The Flower of Destiny is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and survival in a world where women's lives were often dictated by the whims of men. Mordecai's vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters bring the Ottoman Empire to life, and Selma's journey is sure to captivate readers until the very end.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.
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