The Aviary Gate A Novel
The Aviary Gate by Katie Hickman, published by Bloomsbury USA on June 16, 2009, is an illustrated novel that transports readers to Constantinople in 1599. The story follows Paul Pindar, a secretary to the English ambassador, who believes he has lost his love, Celia, in a shipwreck. As time passes, he uncovers clues suggesting that she may be among the slaves in the Sultan’s harem, raising questions about their potential reunion amidst the backdrop of a secret rebellion within the palace.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative filled with treacherous secrets, forbidden love, and the dangers that lurk in the Ottoman palace. This historical fiction delves into the complexities of love and loyalty against a vivid historical setting. With 352 pages, this edition offers an immersive experience into a world of intrigue and romance, inviting exploration of the themes of loss and hope in a time of turmoil.
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Constantinople, 1599. Paul Pindar, a secretary to the English ambassador, thinks he has lost his love, Celia, in a shipwreck. Now, two years later, clues begin to emerge that she may be hidden among the ranks of the slaves in the Sultan’s harem. But how can he be sure? And can they be reunited? With a secret rebellion rising within the Sultan’s palace, danger surrounds the lovers. A lush, ancient tale of treacherous secrets, forbidden love, and murder in the Ottoman palace,The Aviary Gate is exotic historical fiction at its very best.
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