Saved By The Sword: A Romance Of The Greco-Turkish War (1898)

Saved By The Sword: A Romance Of The Greco-Turkish War (1898) is a historical romance novel written by St. George Rathborne. The story is set during the Greco-Turkish War of 1897, a conflict between Greece and the Ottoman Empire. The protagonist, Philip Garth, is an American journalist who travels to Greece to cover the war. He meets and falls in love with a Greek woman named Euphrosyne, who is fighting for her country's independence. As the war intensifies, Philip finds himself caught up in the conflict, fighting alongside the Greek forces. He and Euphrosyne become separated, and Philip embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue her from the clutches of the Ottoman army. Along the way, he must confront his own fears and prejudices, as well as the harsh realities of war. Saved By The Sword is a thrilling tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in European history. Rathborne's vivid descriptions of the battles and landscapes of Greece bring the story to life, while his portrayal of the complex relationships between the Greeks and the Ottomans adds depth and nuance to the narrative. Overall, Saved By The Sword is a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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.