First published 2006
As the Ottoman Empire crumbles, a ruthless Albanian despot named Ali Pacha seizes power in the Balkans. Exploiting his cunning and brutality, he builds a vast personal fiefdom, crushing rivals and bending the Sultan's writ to his will. But Ali's insatiable ambition and tyranny soon provoke the wrath of the Ottoman government, setting the stage for a climactic showdown that will decide the fate of his domain.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century, political-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Egypt, Greece, Janina, Servia, Saint-Jean-d'Acre, Stamboul, Widdin
Period: Nineteenth Century
112 pages · Hardcover · Indypublish.Com