Empress of the east: how a European slave girl became queen of the Ottoman Empire

Beginnings. The Russian concubine ; Abduction ; In the old palace ; The politics of motherhood ; Lovers and parents

Challenges. Roxelana's rival ; Coming of age ; A queen for the new palace ; The two favorites ; Building a reputation

Politics. Family matters ; Home and abroad ; Recovery ; Showdown ; Last years

Epilogue.