Review: I Loved This Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 11, 2013
I've read many books about women imprisoned in harems but this is my favorite.  This story centers around two women who are so close they consider themselves sisters.  Miriam is married with a child and Esperanza is younger and recently betrothed.  Esperanza is devoted to her father to the point of obsession.  During the trip to see Esperanza wed her father, Miriam and everyone with them is attacked by Moors who are looking for slaves.Esperanza makes a serious mistake that causes the death of Miriam's daughter and the child she carries.  Miriam becomes bitter and is determined to hurt Esperanza in return.  When they are both chosen to become slaves in the harem of Sultan Yusuf I in Granada Miriam is sure she will get her revenge.This is the story of two women who become the favorites of a Sultan when one of them is determined to hurt the other.  This fascinating book is based on real events and I could not put it down until it was done.  I'd love to see a sequel sometime in the future.