Halime, the daughter of a messenger house in Aleppo, finds herself in a precrious position once she is set to inherit her father's business. No longer can she live the life of just an ordinary young woman. She now has to deal with palace secrets, intrigue and politics as she finds her way in the world as a successful businesswoman. With her wit and intelligence she embarks on a journey full of adventures.
NOTE: This is a work of fiction and is not based on the life of any actual ruler of the Ottoman empire or otherwise. All the characters amd events in the story are fictional, only the places used exist in reality.