Alum Bati Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

Spring in Istanbul, 1530, should have been a time of joy, but Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent is deeply troubled. Following a humiliating retreat from Vienna, his armies are restless, and the city is rife with spies and cut-throats. The mysterious death of Shireen, the beautiful Treasurer of the Imperial Harem, adds to his woes, as rumors of murder and intrigue swirl. Suleyman is desperate to protect his favorite, Khurrem, and turns to Adam Pasha, his Chief Justice, for help. Adam, a scholarly judge, soon finds himself entangled in a web of lies and deceit. With the assistance of Murat, his loyal Georgian steward, and Mikhail, a rising palace physician, Adam embarks on an investigation into Shireen's death. However, both the Sultan and the Grand Vizier, Adam's former mentor, complicate matters. The Harem is off-limits, and Adam must navigate the dangers posed by the ruthless Grand Vizier, rumored to be plotting against the Sultan. As he delves deeper, Adam uncovers a decaying state and realizes his own life is at stake. His journey takes him from the Topkapi Palace to the bustling docks of Galata, the Covered Bazaar, and the Sultan's hunting grounds, revealing an Istanbul unlike any seen before.