{"title":"Sally Neighbour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSally Neighbour\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts richly detailed historical fiction that brings the past vividly to life. Her narratives often explore the lives of remarkable women navigating power, passion, and politics in turbulent times. With a keen eye for historical accuracy and emotional depth, her stories immerse readers in compelling worlds inspired by real events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of epic sagas and complex characters will appreciate Neighbour’s ability to blend intimate personal journeys with sweeping historical contexts. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eSlave Concubine Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, evoke the intrigue and intensity of bygone eras, making her work perfect for readers who enjoy the graceful storytelling of authors like Philippa Gregory.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slave-concubine-queen-an-epic-historical-saga-inspired-by-the-true-story-of-sultana-roxelena-perfect-for-readers-of-philippa-gregory-by-sally-neighbour-9781460770467","title":"Slave Concubine Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweeping saga of passion, betrayal, advancement, and revenge set in the opulent Ottoman palace of Suleyman the Magnificent, as one fierce slave girl rises from captivity to the position of queen, using all the intrigue necessary for her own and her sons' survival. Inspired by the wondrous and compelling true story of Sultana Roxelena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStolen from her family and sold into slavery in the Sultan's palace, Roxelana vows not only to survive but to rise. In the cut-throat world of the imperial harem, she embraces its language, rules, music—and the chance to catch the Sultan's eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen she captures the heart of Suleyman the Magnificent, her ascent is assured. But power in the Ottoman court is fickle, and jealousies and hatreds are rife. Spurned rivals circle and plot. The Sultan's subjects revile her as a witch. And a deadly tradition hangs like a curse over the fate of every son she bears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the perfumed corridors of Topkapi Palace to the battlefields where Suleyman wages war against the kings of Europe, Roxelana must exert all her wiles to protect her position and her family. But at what cost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlave Concubine Queen\u003c\/em\u003e is a sweeping tale of desire, intrigue, and the devastating price of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47753664364780,"sku":"9781460770467","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781460770467-slave-concubine-queen-an-epic-historical-saga-inspired-by-the-true-story-of-sultana-roxelena-perfect-for-readers-of-philippa-gregory.jpg?v=1781645699"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sally-neighbour.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}