This novel is one of the creations of the Lebanese writer Amin Al-Rihani, who is considered one of the giants of Arab thought. He excelled in writing different literary genres such as novels, poetry, theater, and criticism.
The heroine of the novel, "Hasna," is the beautiful Turkish princess. She grew up and was raised in France and returned to Turkey after the announcement of the constitution. Her personality combined Eastern traditions and Western civilization. Her wish was to leave the harem and enjoy her freedom. She was happy with that with everything she had, sacrificing her honor for the sake of... She gains her freedom, but events develop rapidly and something unexpected happens.