Stamboul: And The Sea Of Gems is a historical novel written by John Harwood in 1852. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Edward Dacre. Dacre travels to Istanbul, also known as Stamboul, to work as a trader in the city's famous bazaar. However, he soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of politics and intrigue, as he becomes embroiled in the rivalry between...