Gherip Senem

Overview

King Abbas agreed to betroth his daughter Senem to Gherip, the son of his trusted vizier Hessen. However, his military chief Shawazi and his wife want their own unworthy son Abdullah to marry the King’s daughter. Shawazi plots to have Hessen assassinated, after which the King goes back on his promise and dissolves the betrothal. As Gherip and Senem love each other, Abdullah plots to separate them, and Gherip is sent into exile, leaving Senem grieving. Shawazi’s faction gains strength at the court, and Gherip becomes the focus of hope for other honourable officials who are exiled or imprisoned.