The Circassian Slave, or, the Sultan's favorite : a story of Constantinople and the Caucasus

Set between Constantinople and the Caucasus, the narrative follows the capture and sale of Circassian women into the Ottoman harem, contrasting the slave market's glitter with the mountain valleys where families Gymroc and Adegah live and where a notably beautiful daughter attracts attention. Episodes trace the illicit slave trade by ship, the woman's confinement, schemes by a lover to free her, a daring elopement and a violent pursuit, concluding with an escape and reconciliation. The text emphasizes cultural contrasts, the commerce in beauty, and the clash between freedom and enforced servitude.