A white Circassian concubine brought from the Caucasus who, despite appearing thin and sickly, possesses an extremely beautiful face and well-proportioned features. She was purchased by Râkım for one hundred gold coins to assist the house nurse, but under Râkım's compassion and education, she soon learned French, Turkish, and the piano to an excellent level. She was raised not as a slave, but as the mistress of the house. With her intelligence and speed of learning, she fascinates everyone, including her English teacher, Josephino. She is tied to Râkım with great respect and an increasingly intense love; she is so loyal that even if she were offered freedom and great diamonds, or manumitted, she would only ever wish to remain a prisoner by Râkım's side. Ultimately, she conquers Râkım's heart with all her talents and love, and is rewarded with marriage.
She was sold in the slave market at a young age; she is of Circassian origin from the Caucasus. A sickly, thin, and joyless girl of about fourteen who knew very little beforehand, she flourished, blossomed, and saw her talents sprout quickly due to the care she received in Râkım’s household.
Tall, with black eyes, black eyebrows, a small mouth, a beautiful nose, and a well-proportioned body. After Râkım brought her into his home, fed and cared for her, her complexion improved, and she transformed into an extremely attractive, stylishly dressed young fairy-like girl.
Josephino
Haar leermeesteres, die zij met de genegenheid van een familielid benadert en van wie zij alles met zorg leert.
Fedai Kalfa
Haar dierbare kindermeisje, dat haar als enige vertrouwelinge in huis moederlijke warmte biedt.
Râkım Efendi
Haar meester, leraar en latere echtgenoot, aan wie zij zo hartstochtelijk verknocht is dat zij haar leven voor hem zou geven.
