The Slaves Of The Padishah

""The Slaves of the Padishah: A Romance"" is a novel written by Maurus Jokai and published in 1903. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire during the 17th century and follows the lives of two Hungarian brothers, Gabor and Jeno, who were captured by the Turks and sold into slavery. Gabor is taken to Istanbul and becomes a slave to the Padishah, while Jeno is sold to a wealthy merchant in Algiers. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal as the brothers navigate their new lives as slaves. Gabor falls in love with a beautiful slave girl, Fatima, who is also owned by the Padishah. However, their love is forbidden, and they must keep their relationship a secret. Meanwhile, Jeno becomes involved in a plot to overthrow his master and gain his freedom.As the story unfolds, the brothers find themselves caught up in a web of political intrigue and danger. They must rely on their wits and courage to survive in a world where their lives are constantly at risk. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a cunning eunuch and a brave young girl who helps them in their quest for freedom.Overall, ""The Slaves of the Padishah: A Romance"" is a thrilling and romantic tale of adventure set against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and offers a vivid portrait of life in a world where freedom is a precious commodity.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.