Nights In The Harem V1: Or The Mohaddetyn In The Palace Of Ghezire (1867)

By Emmeline Lott

Book Overview

Nights In The Harem V1: Or The Mohaddetyn In The Palace Of Ghezire (1867) is a novel written by Emmeline Lott. The book is set in the Ottoman Empire and tells the story of a group of women, known as the Mohaddetyn, who live in the palace of Ghezire. The women are all slaves, taken from various parts of the empire, and are trained to be skilled in the arts of pleasure and entertainment. The novel follows the lives of these women as they navigate the complex politics and power struggles within the palace. The story is told from the perspective of one of the Mohaddetyn, a young woman named Zuleika. Through her eyes, the reader is given a glimpse into the daily life of the harem, including the rituals, customs, and relationships between the women and their male masters. As the story unfolds, Zuleika becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the ruling sultan and his harem. She must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the palace while also trying to protect herself and her fellow Mohaddetyn. Nights In The Harem V1: Or The Mohaddetyn In The Palace Of Ghezire is a fascinating and vividly written novel that provides a unique window into the world of the Ottoman harem. It explores themes of power, gender, and sexuality in a complex and nuanced way, and is sure to captivate readers with its richly drawn characters and intricate plot.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116511058X
• ISBN13: 9781165110582
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"