A love story on the shores of the Bosphorus...The Ottoman Empire is engulfed in an uprising led by the legendary Mustafa Kemal. During this turbulent time, Leila, the young wife of the padishah's secretary, fell in love with a stranger - a German archaeologist fighting for the freedom of Turkey. Their feelings are forbidden, because the woman went against tradition. But love burns hotter than the sun, eclipsing age-old prejudices. Are lovers destined to be together? Luxurious Istanbul is engulfed in uprising. The rebels are led by the legendary Mustafa Kemal. And in these stormy days, the beautiful Leila, the wife of the padishah’s personal secretary, fell in love with a stranger. Hans found shelter in her house. For the first time Leila understood what it means to be loved and desired. But he is unfaithful, a stranger! She will have to go against her family, break traditions, sacrifice her position in society, and lose her child. Leila faces severe punishment, and, worst of all, her husband may find out about her forbidden love...