Callirhoe (1871)

Callirhoe is a novel written by French author Maurice Sand and was first published in 1871. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a beautiful young woman named Callirhoe. She is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is engaged to a handsome young man named Chaereas. However, their happiness is short-lived as Callirhoe is kidnapped by pirates and sold as a slave.Callirhoe's journey takes her across the Mediterranean to Egypt, where she catches the eye of the powerful and wealthy Dionysius. He falls in love with her and takes her as his wife, but their relationship is fraught with jealousy and danger. Callirhoe's beauty and charm attract the attention of many men, including the Greek general Artaxerxes, who tries to win her love and loyalty.As the story unfolds, Callirhoe faces many challenges and dangers, including assassination attempts, political intrigue, and personal betrayals. She must use all her wit and strength to survive and protect those she loves.Sand's novel is a gripping tale of love, adventure, and political intrigue set in ancient Greece and Egypt. It explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult obstacles. Callirhoe is a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by readers today.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.