The Captive

Summary

Sonya's life is forever altered when her brother is killed, and she is given the Turkish captive Mahmud to toil on her farm. As they grow fond of each other, Mahmud's past catches up with him, and he strikes a Turkish officer, an act that ultimately costs him his noble lands when peace arrives. Meanwhile, Sonya is burned out of her house, and the two meet again on the road, left with nothing but each other. Against the backdrop of war and its aftermath, their bond is tested as they navigate the complexities of loyalty, duty, and the true meaning of home.

Synopsis

With her brother killed Sonya is given Turkish captive Mahmud to do the hard work on the farm. After they become fond of each other he strikes a Turkish officer. When peace arrives, his blow costs him his noble lands. She is burned out of her house. They meet again on the road with nothing but each other.