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Under the Ottoman Veil is a sweeping historical romance set during the height of the Ottoman Empire. 


Marija, a woman with a mysterious past, finds herself torn between two powerful men—her first love and Sultan Bayezit, the ruler who claimed her as his wife. 

As she navigates the dangerous political landscape, Marija must protect her two sons—Milos, a fierce warrior, and Murat, the Sultan’s heir—while keeping the secrets of her heart hidden. 

Filled with passion, betrayal, and the struggle for identity, this tale of love and sacrifice takes readers on an emotional journey through the turbulent history of the Ottoman Empire. Will Marija's past destroy the future of those she loves, or can she forge a path to redemption? 


If you enjoy the powerful storytelling of Philippa Gregory, the heart-wrenching romance of Paullina Simons, the exotic settings of Kate Furnivall, and the emotional depth of Kristin Hannah and Diana Gabaldon—this book belongs on your shelf.

Romance, Literary

About The Author

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Grozdana Lukic was born in Benkovac, a town in the Northern Dalmatia, in Croatia. In 1997, at the age of 21, she moved to Melbourne in Australia with her parents and two brothers, where she has lived since. 


Grozdana studied at the RMIT University in Melbourne and after completing the Degree in Social Science, she worked with newly arrived refugees and migrants assisting with their resettlement. In 2017, Grozdana moved to another role where she is case managing complex offenders in the justice system. 


Grozdana is supported by her loving husband, Lui, and is a proud mother of three wonderful children, son, Milan, and daughters, Leilani and Tina.

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