Beneath a Crescent Moon
Transport Back to a Time Steeped in Courage and Romance
Between Duty and Desire in the Ottoman Empire
An epic historical romance set amid the Siege of Vienna, the splendor of the Ottoman court, and one soldier’s impossible choice.
Europe, 1529. The Ottoman Empire is extending its influence westward, and Sultan Suleyman’s forces have reached the gates of Vienna.
Haris, an elite Janissary shaped by tragic beginnings, has pledged his loyalty to the sultan. As one of Suleyman’s trusted guardsmen, he distinguishes himself while defending a critical Ottoman encampment during the siege. His bravery earns him an audience with the ruler and the prestigious responsibility of helping train the sultan’s eldest prince.
The honor should secure Haris’s place within the empire. Instead, it brings him closer to a beautiful enslaved woman within the royal harem—and places everything he has earned at risk.
Their growing attachment becomes a dangerously forbidden affair, unfolding within a court filled with ambition, rivalry, and political maneuvering. Beyond the palace, the conflict with the Holy Roman Empire continues to threaten the Ottoman campaign. Within it, Haris faces another kind of battle as his loyalty to his sovereign collides with his desire for a life he was never meant to have.
As war and palace intrigue tighten around him, Haris must decide what he is willing to sacrifice. Honor demands obedience, but following his heart could cost him his position, his future, and perhaps his life.
