Publisher's Synopsis
Maid of Athens is a historical fiction novel written by Lafayette McLaws and originally published in 1906. The story is set in Athens, Greece during the early 19th century, and follows the life of a young woman named Eudora, who is known as the ""Maid of Athens.""Eudora is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is pursued by many suitors, but she is determined to marry for love. She meets and falls in love with a young American diplomat named John Randolph, but their love is tested by the political turmoil of the time.As Greece struggles for independence from the Ottoman Empire, John is torn between his duty to his country and his love for Eudora. The couple faces many challenges, including betrayal and danger, as they try to navigate their way through the turbulent times.Maid of Athens is a gripping tale of love, honor, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of one of the most important periods in Greek history. McLaws skillfully weaves together historical events and fictional characters to create a compelling story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
