Roxelana: From a Turkish nickname meaning “Russian”. Also known by the name Khourrem, Roxelana was a slave and then a concubine of Süleyman the Magnificent, sultan of the Ottoman Empire. She eventually became his wife and produced his heir, Selim II.
While my novel attempt will be set in a futuristic setting, Roxelana's story intrigues me and will serve as an inspiration for my heroine.














