The Slave: A Romance

By Robert Smythe Hichens

Book Overview

The Slave: A Romance is a novel written by Robert S. Hichens. The story is set in ancient Rome and revolves around the life of a beautiful and intelligent Greek slave girl named Irena. Irena is purchased by the wealthy and powerful Roman senator, Fabius Severus, who becomes infatuated with her and begins to treat her as more than just a slave.As Irena becomes more involved in the senator's life, she begins to uncover secrets about his past and his present that threaten to destroy their relationship. Meanwhile, Irena's own desires and ambitions begin to surface, and she must navigate the complex world of Roman society to find her own path.The novel explores themes of power, love, and ambition in a world where social status and class are everything. It also touches on the issues of slavery and the treatment of women in ancient Rome.Overall, The Slave: A Romance is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of ancient Rome and the lives of those who lived within it.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: 1432662430
• ISBN13: 9781432662431
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 626 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"