The Grasp Of The Sultan (1916) - Demetra Vaka - Bog

The Grasp of the Sultan is a historical fiction novel written by Demetra Vaka in 1916. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The protagonist, Nuri Bey, is a young Turkish officer who is sent to Paris to study military tactics. While in Paris, he falls in love with a French woman named Marguerite. However, their love is cut short when Nuri is called back to Istanbul to serve in the Sultan's army. Back in Istanbul, Nuri is assigned to be the Sultan's personal guard. He quickly realizes the corruption and brutality of the Sultan's regime and becomes disillusioned with his own role in it. Meanwhile, Marguerite travels to Istanbul to be with Nuri but finds herself caught up in the political turmoil of the time. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and political unrest. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Ottoman Empire during a tumultuous period of its history. The Grasp of the Sultan is a gripping and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the events of the time.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.