In Conversation w Cindy Davies – Strong women, eunuchs, life in the Harem
20 May 2024 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Monday 20 May, 6.15pm. Discover myths and mysteries of Turkish Harems.
Cindy Davies, and accomplished local author, presents an illustrated talk about the myths and mysteries of Turkish Harem’s, operated for five centuries by women and eunuchs as a hotbed of intrigue and danger, as well as a political powerbase of the Turkish Ottoman Empire.
The Favourite of the Harem is Cindy’s latest novel and is a historical fiction work set in the Topkapi Harem of Prince Orhan, son of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in 16th century Istanbul.
Books will be available for purchase on the night.
Free event. Bookings essential.
