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Adora's mahogany hair and violet eyes captivated young Prince Murad the moment he saw her in a convent garden, and their love flowered like the peach blossoms surrounding them. But Orkahm, Grand Turk of an empire, claimed Adora for his bride, tearing her from her young love as she wept bitter... read more

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Her mahogany hair and violet eyes captivated young Prince Murad the moment he saw her in a convent garden, and their love flowered like the peach blossoms surrounding them. But Orkhan, Grand Turk of an Empire, claimed Adora for his bride, tearing her from her young love as she wept bitter... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Her mahogany hair and violet eyes captivated young Prince Murad the moment he saw her in a convent garden, and their love flowered like the peach blossoms surrounding them. But Orkhan, Grand Turk of an Empire, claimed Adora for his bride, tearing her from her young love as she wept bitter tears.

Destiny might carry them to other lands and other loves, but Murad and Adora were meant only for each other. Reunited at last, they blazed a trail of tender ecstasies and together ruled the world, forging a magnificent love that lives forever in the pages of history.

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It was early morning, and the mists, like shredded gray gauze, hung over thr still waters of the Golden Horn.

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Prologue
Constantinople, 1341 to 1346
Part I
Theadora, 1350 to 1351
Part II
Bursa, 1357 to 1359
Part III
Alexander and Theadora, 1359
Part IV
Murad and Theadora, 1359 to 1390
Epilogue
Bursa, December 1427

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  1. Bertrice Small (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: November 12, 1985
ISBN: 978-0345335067
Page Count: 448 pages

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