Nyria (1904) - Praed Mrs. Campbell

Nyria is a novel written by Australian author Rosa Praed and published in 1904. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the life of a young woman named Nyria, who is taken from her home in Egypt and sold into slavery in Rome. Despite her lowly status, Nyria possesses a keen intellect and a fierce determination to succeed. She catches the eye of Nero's advisor, Seneca, who recognizes her intelligence and potential. With his help, Nyria rises through the ranks of Roman society, eventually becoming a trusted confidante of the emperor himself. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and must navigate the treacherous political landscape of ancient Rome. Praed's novel is a gripping tale of ambition, power, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in human history.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.

EAN: 9781437144598