A story of tragedy, hope, and adventure.
In 1849, a young Hungarian woman is awoken in the night to witness the atrocities of war. She manages to escape, crossing several borders with a benevolent troop of soldiers before being taken to a refugee camp in Vidin.
After a few years at the camp and while still a young girl, she is transferred to a harem where she works as a domestic servant until she catches the eye of a nobleman. The decision is made to take her to the slave market, where her beauty is sure to fetch a good price from a number of willing bidders.
However, her life is once more changed forever when those plans go array...
Part One in a three book saga that follows the extraordinary life of Maria Varga.
Based on actual events.
Genre: Historical
In 1849, a young Hungarian woman is awoken in the night to witness the atrocities of war. She manages to escape, crossing several borders with a benevolent troop of soldiers before being taken to a refugee camp in Vidin.
After a few years at the camp and while still a young girl, she is transferred to a harem where she works as a domestic servant until she catches the eye of a nobleman. The decision is made to take her to the slave market, where her beauty is sure to fetch a good price from a number of willing bidders.
However, her life is once more changed forever when those plans go array...
Part One in a three book saga that follows the extraordinary life of Maria Varga.
Based on actual events.
Genre: Historical
Used availability for Cherie Mitchell's An Irrational Life