In 19th century Turkey, a French woman is kidnapped and brought to a sultan's harem, where she must use her wit and determination to survive. She soon gains the sultan's ear, influencing his decisions and promoting fairer conflict resolution. However, she faces opposition from another wife who seeks to secure her son's succession to the throne. As the years pass, the woman must navigate the complexities of palace politics, protect her adopted son, and help the Sultanate resist the Russian threat.
The Favorite
A young French girl is torn from her family and sold into slavery, eventually rising to prominence in the opulent court of the Ottoman Sultan.