Romances Of The Old Seraglio (1899)

By Horatio Nelson Crellin

Book Overview

Romances Of The Old Seraglio is a novel written by Horatio Nelson Crellin and first published in 1899. The book is set in the Ottoman Empire during the 18th century and tells the story of a young Englishman named Sir John Ford, who travels to Constantinople and becomes embroiled in the intrigues of the Sultan's court. As Sir John navigates the complex politics of the seraglio, he becomes drawn to the beautiful and enigmatic Princess Zuleika, who is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Meanwhile, he also finds himself in competition with the Sultan's favorite, the ruthless and cunning Grand Vizier, who will stop at nothing to maintain his power and influence.Throughout the novel, the reader is transported to a world of exotic customs, lavish palaces, and forbidden romances. With its vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of the Ottoman Empire, Romances Of The Old Seraglio offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of history.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: 116489742X
• ISBN13: 9781164897422
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"