Publisher's Synopsis
The Rule of the Turk is a historical fiction novel written by Frederick Davis Greene and published in 1896. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young Englishman named Richard Stapleton. Richard is captured by the Ottoman Turks and sold into slavery. He is eventually purchased by the Sultan's son, Mustapha, and becomes his trusted advisor.As Richard rises in power and influence, he becomes embroiled in the political intrigue and power struggles of the Ottoman court. He also falls in love with a beautiful Turkish woman named Zuleika, which further complicates his life.Throughout the novel, Greene vividly describes the opulence and decadence of the Ottoman court, as well as the brutality and violence of the era. The book also explores themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal.Overall, The Rule of the Turk is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most powerful empires in 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.
