The Grasp of the Sultan (1916)

The Grasp of the Sultan is a historical novel by Demetra Vaka, originally published in 1916. Set in Ottoman Turkey during the early 19th century, the novel follows the story of a young Greek woman named Maroussa who is kidnapped by the Sultan's harem and forced to become a concubine. Maroussa's journey takes her through the exotic and dangerous world of the Ottoman court, where she must navigate the treacherous politics of the harem and the Sultan's courtiers in order to survive.As Maroussa struggles to adapt to her new life, she finds herself drawn to a handsome young soldier named Ali, who becomes her ally and confidant. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to escape the Sultan's grasp and find freedom.The Grasp of the Sultan is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and adventure, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating and tumultuous periods in Ottoman history. With vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and customs of the Ottoman court, Vaka brings to life a world that is both exotic and familiar, and explores themes of gender, power, and identity that are still relevant today.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.