The Fourth Queen Author:Debbie Taylor Helen Gloag is nineteen when she runs away from her Scottish village in 1769, seeking a better life in the Colonies. But her journey takes a horrifying turn when her ship is captured by pirates, the passengers and crew viscously slaughtered. Helen's beauty sets her apart, however, and she is taken to Morocco, plucked from the terrible fate to be... more »come a concubine int he harem of the Emperor, where she begins another, even more remarkable journey. For in a glittering and claustrophobic court where the only currency a woman has is her ability to please the cruel and charismatic Emperor, Helen has to learn not just to adapt, but to survive in this extraordinary new home.« less
While I did find the peek into harem life interesting, I cannot recommend this book. It had a great beginning, slow middle, and a disappointing end. There were too many unanswered questions to make this a satisfying read.
A bit raunchy, but overall a good story. Very loosley based on a true story. It has a strong beging and the kind of ebbs in the middle, but picks back up. I found the charicters to be both likable and appaling at the same time. The Fourth Queen allows you to look inside the harrem, a world that is very different from ours. This book has love, tretchary, and a little mystery.