She was nurtured by love, he was forged by power. She brought light to his darkest hours; he offered shelter when her world trembled. Together, they became sanctuary and strength, a steadfast haven.

An alliance between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Roman Empire is set to be sealed by a marriage between the two dynasties.

Daphne was just a girl obsessed with Ottoman history. Hasan was the sultan who ruled with a cold heart and iron fist. But in a twist of fate, Daphne finds herself in his harem, a world of power, secrets, and danger. As she gets closer to the heart of the sultan, she realizes she may be the key to changing his heart-and the empire's future.