The Noble Slaves

The Noble Slaves is a historical fiction novel written by Penelope Aubin. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Zara who is born into slavery in a Turkish harem. Despite being a slave, Zara is educated and trained in various skills such as music, dance, and literature. She is also taught to speak multiple languages and becomes fluent in Turkish, Arabic, and Persian.As Zara grows older, she catches the eye of the Sultan and becomes one of his favorite concubines. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is accused of a crime she did not commit and is sentenced to death. In a twist of fate, Zara is rescued by a group of English pirates who take her on board their ship and bring her to England.In England, Zara is sold into slavery once again, but this time to a wealthy family who treat her as a noblewoman. She becomes a tutor to their daughter and falls in love with their son, but their relationship is forbidden due to their different social statuses. Zara must navigate the complexities of her new life in England while trying to find a way to be reunited with her true love.The Noble Slaves is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that explores themes of identity, social class, and the power of education. Aubin's vivid descriptions and rich historical detail bring the world of 17th century Turkey and England to life, making this novel an engaging and thought-provoking read.These Persons, who are the principal Subject of this Narrative, were both Natives of Spain; the Lady Teresa's Father was Don Sancho de Avilla, a Gentleman of Castile; who being a Widower took this young Lady, his only Child, then but Ten Years of Age, and went for Mexico, where he resolved to reside the Remainder of his Days; having received some disgust at his Master the King of Spain, who had refused him the Government of a Place in Castile, which he had asked for.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.