The Hippodrome (1913)

The Hippodrome is a novel written by Rachel Hayward in 1913. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Rosamund who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England to travel with her father to Constantinople. Her father, a wealthy businessman, has been tasked with building a new Hippodrome in the city.As Rosamund adjusts to her new surroundings, she becomes involved in the lives of the local people, including a young Turkish man named Osman who works at the Hippodrome. Despite their cultural differences, Rosamund and Osman develop a deep connection and begin a secret romance.However, their happiness is short-lived as their relationship is discovered by Rosamund's father who forbids her from seeing Osman. Rosamund is torn between her love for Osman and her loyalty to her family.As tensions rise in Constantinople with the outbreak of World War I, the Hippodrome becomes a symbol of the city's struggle between tradition and modernity. Rosamund must navigate the complex political and social landscape of the city while trying to reconcile her own desires with the expectations of her family and society.The Hippodrome is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the clash of cultures in a rapidly changing world. Hayward's vivid descriptions of Constantinople and its people provide a rich and immersive reading experience.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.