Publisher's Synopsis
The Divine Huntress by Augusta Larned is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. The book takes the reader on a journey through ancient Rome as Diana navigates the challenges of being a powerful woman in a male-dominated society. Diana is a skilled hunter and protector of nature who is worshipped by the people of Rome. However, her divine status does not exempt her from the struggles of mortal life. She must navigate political intrigue, betrayal, and personal conflicts as she tries to maintain her power and influence in a world that seeks to diminish her. The novel also explores Diana's relationships with the mortals around her, including her love interest, the mortal prince Endymion. Their relationship is complicated by their different statuses and the expectations of their respective social circles. The Divine Huntress is a compelling and well-researched novel that brings the ancient world to life. It explores themes of power, gender, and love in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Old Tales Retold from Grecian Mythology in Talks Around the Fire, by Augusta Larned. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102505.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.
