The Sultan's Rival

The Sultan's Rival: A Story For Boys is a historical fiction novel written by Bradley Gilman and published in 1911. The story takes place in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century and follows the adventures of two young boys, Yusuf and Mustafa. Yusuf is the son of the Grand Vizier, while Mustafa is the son of a wealthy merchant. The boys are best friends, but their friendship is tested when they both fall in love with the same girl, the daughter of the Sultan. To complicate matters further, the Sultan's brother is plotting to overthrow him and take the throne for himself. The boys find themselves caught up in the political intrigue of the court and must navigate dangerous situations to protect their families and friends. Along the way, they learn the importance of loyalty, bravery, and honor. The Sultan's Rival is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to young readers interested in history and action-packed tales.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.