Constantinople 1811. The Sultan seeks to end the long running war with Russia. Nothing must stand in the way of achieving this! His chief diplomat is ice cool, very skilled and in the midst of delicate negotiations.
Then a fiery, rebellious artist arrives in the city. Is she a spy? She is certainly a major distraction. In fact, nothing goes to plan.
View of Constantinople by Ivan Aivazovski
Tales of Regency times 