The Courtesan's Daughter - Softcover

Galloway, Priscilla

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440229022 ISBN 13: 9780440229025

Publisher: Laurel Leaf, 2004

Synopsis

Phano is almost 15, the traditional age for a woman to marry in ancient Athens. She is in love with Theo, who is 30–the traditional age for a man to marry. But marriage may not be an option for her. Her stepmother’s enemy, Phrynion, claims that Phano is not really a free woman but a slave who belongs to him, and he is ready to sell her if he can get his hands on her.

Phano, her father, and her stepmother must use every resource they have to try to restore her reputation and keep her safe. Even if they can keep Phrynion away, Phano may never be able to marry Theo, whose prominent family would expect a wealthy bride who would bring a good-sized dowry with her. Meanwhile, Athens faces the threat of war from Philip of Macedon. Once she turns 15, Phano must find her place as an adult in the turbulent society of ancient Greece.
From the Hardcover edition.

About this title

From the Back Cover

“A solid choice for fans of historical novels.”—School Library Journal

From the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Priscilla Galloway is the author of Truly Grim Tales and Snake Dreamer.
From the Hardcover edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurel Leaf
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0440229022
• ISBN 13: 9780440229025
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 272