Glauke (1883)

Glauke is a historical novel written by William John Rous and published in 1883. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of the titular character, Glauke, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is forced to navigate the complex political and social landscape of her time.Glauke is the daughter of the powerful Athenian statesman, Themistocles, and is betrothed to the Spartan prince, Pausanias. However, Glauke's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with the charismatic and enigmatic Alcibiades, a man who is both admired and feared in Athens.As Glauke struggles to reconcile her love for Alcibiades with her duty to her family and her city, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous web of political intrigue and betrayal. Along the way, she must navigate the treacherous waters of war, love, and power, facing challenges that will test her courage, her loyalty, and her heart.With vivid descriptions of ancient Greece and a compelling cast of characters, Glauke is a gripping tale of love, politics, and betrayal that will transport readers to a bygone era and leave them breathless until the very end.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.