The Lustful Turk

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century India, the novel follows Emily Barlow's harrowing journey after being captured by pirates and taken to a harem in Algiers. Through a series of letters to her friend Sylvia, Emily details her captivity and the graphic sexual experiences she endures. The narrative intertwines themes of lust and rebellion as Emily and Sylvia plot to overthrow their captor, Ali. Notorious for its explicit content and controversial portrayal of orientalist themes, this work has significantly influenced the genre of erotica.