The Murderess

Name: The Murderess
Author: Alexandros Papadiamantis

by Alexandros Papadiamantis

Greek novella about widow murdering abusive men motivated by family honor

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About the author

Alexandros Papadiamantis

Greek author considered the father of modern Greek fiction. His novels and stories of life on the island of Skiathos blend Orthodox spirituality with naturalistic portrayal of island customs.

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