Saronia: A Romance Of Ancient Ephesus (1900)

By Richard Short

Book Overview

Saronia: A Romance of Ancient Ephesus is a historical novel written by Richard Short and published in 1900. The book is set in the ancient city of Ephesus and follows the story of Saronia, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is forced to flee her home after her father is accused of treason. Saronia finds herself caught up in a web of political intrigue and danger as she tries to clear her father's name and uncover the truth behind the accusations against him.Along the way, Saronia meets and falls in love with a young Roman soldier named Marcus. As they navigate the dangerous world of ancient Ephesus together, they must overcome obstacles and enemies to protect their love and uncover the truth.The book is rich in historical detail and provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Ephesus, from the bustling markets to the grand temples and theaters. Short's writing is also notable for its lyrical and poetic style, which adds to the romantic and mystical atmosphere of the story.Overall, Saronia: A Romance of Ancient Ephesus is a captivating and engaging historical novel that will transport readers to a fascinating time and place in history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164895311
• ISBN13: 9781164895312
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"