Saved By The Sword

Saved By The Sword: A Romance Of The Greco-Turkish War (1898) is a historical fiction novel written by St. George Rathborne. The story is set in the late 19th century during the Greco-Turkish War, a military conflict between Greece and the Ottoman Empire.The protagonist of the novel is a young American named Jack Merrill, who travels to Greece to fight for the Greek army as a volunteer. He falls in love with a beautiful Greek woman named Helene, who is also fighting for her country's independence.The novel follows Jack's journey as he battles alongside the Greeks against the Ottoman Empire. He faces many challenges and dangers, including being captured by the enemy and facing execution. However, he is saved by the sword of a Turkish officer who spares his life.Saved By The Sword is a thrilling tale of love, war, and heroism. It provides a vivid portrayal of the Greco-Turkish War and the struggles faced by those who fought for their countries' freedom. The novel also explores themes of courage, honor, and sacrifice, making it 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.