The Noble Slaves : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162703466 : 1162703466 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Noble Slaves is a historical fiction novel written by Penelope Aubin. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Zara who is born into slavery in a Turkish harem. Despite being a slave, Zara is educated and trained in various skills such as music, dance, and literature. She is also taught to speak multiple languages and becomes fluent in Turkish, Arabic, and Persian.As Zara grows older, she catches the eye of the Sultan and becomes one of his favorite concubines. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is accused of a crime she did not commit and is sentenced to death. In a twist of fate, Zara is rescued by a group of English pirates who take her on board their ship and bring her to England.In England, Zara is sold into slavery once again, but this time to a wealthy family who treat her as a noblewoman. She becomes a tutor to their daughter and