A Victor of Salamis

'A Victor of Salamis' by William Stearns Davis is a thrilling tale that transports the reader back to ancient Greece during the time of the Persian invasion. The hero, Glaucon, a young and accomplished Athenian athlete, has to flee his homeland and finds himself in the company of the Persian general Mardonius. Through a twist of fate, Glaucon saves Mardonius' life and is taken back to the Persian court where he is exposed to the opulence and allure of Persian culture. As he becomes increasingly enamored with Persian society and Mardonius' sister, Glaucon finds himself torn between his loyalty to Athens and his growing ties to the Persian empire.