A novel of the Venetian girl who became the most powerful woman in the
Ottoman Empire—perfect for fans of Netflix’s Magnificent Century.
The Ottoman Empire was at the height of its power during the
sixteenth century when Cecilia Baffo Veniero was kidnapped from her
Venetian birthplace and chosen to be the wife of Selim II, successor
to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. She would be known as Nurbanu.
The Mapmaker’s Daughter vividly imagines the confession of Nurbanu
as she lies on her sickbed narrating the spectacular story of her rise
to the pinnacle of imperial power, determined to understand how her
extraordinary destiny was shaped. With unflinching candor, Nurbanu
reviews the desires and motives that have both propelled and harmed
her, as she considers her role as a devoted yet manipulative mother,
helping to orchestrate her son’s succession to the throne. Serving
as the appointed enforcer of one of the empire’s most crucial and
shocking laws, Nurbanu confronts the consequences of her loves and her
choices—right up to one last shattering revelation.
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ISBN
9781504047043
Publisert
2017
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Vendor
Delphinium Books
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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