Sultan's Seal

Set against the backdrop of the declining Ottoman Empire, the narrative unfolds with the discovery of a young Englishwoman's body in Istanbul, linked to a series of unsolved murders. Kamil Pasha, a magistrate, grapples with his rational beliefs as he investigates the case, facing betrayal and rising tensions. Interwoven is the perspective of Jaanan, a young Muslim woman connected to the victims and the suspected killer. This richly detailed debut explores themes of political intrigue and human desire, immersing readers in 19th-century Turkey.