Step inside the forbidden world of the Ottoman Imperial Harem during its final 50 years. Using newly disclosed diaries and eyewitness accounts, this documentary strips away the myths to reveal a paranoid world of power politics, coups d’état, and secret alliances. Follow the tragic story of Sultan Murad, deposed after only 93 days, and his family’s 28-year confinement within the Ciragan Palace. From the influence of the Queen Mother to the struggle for female emancipation, discover the true history of the empire’s most private sanctuary.