Publisher's Synopsis
The Capsina: A Historical Novel is a literary work written by Edward Frederic Benson and published in 1899. The novel is set in the 18th century and follows the story of a young Greek woman named Capsina who is forced into marriage with a wealthy and powerful Ottoman Turk. As she struggles to adjust to her new life, Capsina becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and personal drama. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome Venetian nobleman and a cunning Greek revolutionary. Through their eyes, we see the complex social and political landscape of the Ottoman Empire in the late 1700s, as well as the struggles of individuals to find their place within it. The Capsina is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that explores themes of identity, power, and love in a time of great upheaval and change.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.
