A World on Fire
A World on Fire by James Heneage is a historical fiction novel published by Quercus on May 30, 2019. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. Set against the backdrop of Greece in 1824, the narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period marked by the struggle against four centuries of Ottoman rule. The story follows the uprising of the Mani people, their initial victories, and the subsequent internal conflicts that arise, culminating in the invasion by Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt.
Readers will encounter a tale of love and resilience as Hara, the daughter of a Maniot chief, becomes a symbol of her people’s fight for freedom. Her relationship with Greek Prince Tzanis, who is on a mission to support the revolution, adds a personal dimension to the broader historical events. The novel explores themes of action, adventure, and the impact of war, as the characters strive to unite their efforts and seek assistance from the Great Powers of France, Russia, and Britain to save Greece from destruction.
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Their revolution would ignite a continent…
An epic novel set during one of the most savage and dramatic moments in European history.
Greece, 1824
In the wild south, the people of the Mani have risen up against four hundred years of Ottoman rule. But initial triumph leads to bitter feuding among the Greek victors and the Sultan sends his vassal, Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt, to invade. Burning everything in his path, he is on the point of victory. Only the intervention of the Great Powers of France, Russia and Britain can save Greece.
Hara, young daughter of a Maniot chief, is the fearless symbol of her people’s spirit. When she rescues Greek Prince Tzanis from a shipwreck, on his way to deliver secret gold for the revolution, they fall in love but are forced apart by events.
Yet a shared resolve to wreak vengeance on Turkish rule unites them again, and their heroism and sacrifice will ultimately inspire an unlikely band of men and women to join them in rescuing Greece. Will their plan to involve the Great Powers succeed before Greece is destroyed by fire?
‘Wonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life’ – Kate Mosse
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