The Flame of Resistance Beneath Ottoman Shadows

This novel titled moves through the historical events of the Pontic Greek genocide (1914-1923) following a chronological and geographical arc, balancing historical fidelity with character development. It integrates major historical developments and embodies a Pontic Greek woman posing as a wealthy Ottoman widow to get close to an Ottoman officer and locate a captured leader of the Pontiac Greek resistance. Her lover reels from guilt and fear over her undercover involvement. He engineers a daring plan to penetrate the Ottoman government. Her infiltration deepens. She juggles secrets, danger, and suspicion. Meanwhile, her lover risks everything, his role, love, and both their lives.