In the Blood of the Greeks, 3rd edition [Paperback]

Mary D. Brooks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 7, 2007

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the novel begins in a most troublesome period of human history, where subjugated by the might of Nazi Germany, two women meet under extraordinary circumstances. This is the story of Eva Muller, the daughter of a German major in command of the occupying force in Larissa, Greece in 1944. Through the intervention of the village priest she meets Zoe Lambros, a young Greek woman with vengeance in her heart and a faith in God that has been shattered by the death of her family. They develop a friendship borne out of this dark time.

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About the Author

Mary D. Brooks - aka MaryD - is a long time bookworm. During her childhood, it was never hard to guess her whereabouts; if she wasn't in her room putting pen to paper (long before computers made life much easier for writers), she was in the local library sitting in a big comfy chair and taking in the power of the written word. She lives in sunny Australia with her pet cat and the many lizards and dead orchard-leaves her feline boss brings home. She loves to read (naturally), is an artist, enjoys dabbling in web site design and runs a few sites when she's not working. Mary cut her teeth as a writer at the tender age of 8, writing scripts for TV shows that she watched. At the age of 11, a revelation occurred; this was what she wanted to do with her life, to become a writer. Alas, fate directed her to other things but now she's back on track. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: P.D. Publishing, Inc.; 3 edition (May 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933720174
• ISBN-13: 978-1933720173
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,435,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Greek tragedy, November 22, 2007

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Akiela Xal "avid bookworm" (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Blood of the Greeks, 3rd edition (Paperback)

Zoe Lambros has lost nearly everyone she loved except her mother. When a new German commander comes to occupy her small village bringing his daughter Eva Mueller with him even that small thing changes as the Major opens fire on the assembled villagers. Zoe is left alone. One year passes and the village priest asks Zoe to begin working for Eva as her maid and tells her she will be helping the Greek Resistance if she does. Thus begins the "relationship" between Zoe and Eva. There are not many details given, but it goes from hatered Zoe's part to love without the details to support it.

I was so looking forward to reading this book as I've heard quite a bit about this author, but was unfortunately disappointed that this story really didn't start to go anywhere until about 80 pages in. Of course it doesn't help that it's set during WWII, one of my least favorite eras. I know that things were tough in German occupied territories, but c'mon how much tragedy can one girl suffer in such a short period? It doesn't seem realistic.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Read!, May 22, 2006

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Elizabeth Peppy - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Blood of the Greeks (Paperback)

In the Blood of the Greeks is quite a good story. It's a love story set during World War 2 about two women who are totally opposite in temperament and on opposite sides. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the shy Eva and the more outgoing Zoe. It's a love story, a history lesson and a story about hope and courage. I believe there is a sequel to this story coming out soon and I plan on buying that one as well!