The Dog On the Acropolis
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Publisher Description
“The Dog on the Acropolis” is a work of historical fiction that revolves around a dog, Daria, who lived near the Acropolis in the second half of the 5th century BC, and another dog, Drago, who lives in present-day Athens.
The well-researched novel draws the reader into contemporary Athens and into the lives of a family who runs a shop in the Plaka, at the base of the Acropolis. When Draco bounds down the hill and into their shop one day, a series of events and relationships become transformative.
Every evening Draco climbs the Acropolis and falls asleep on the steps of the Parthenon; the reader is transported back, through Draco’s dreams, to the time that the Parthenon was being built. The reader then experiences life in the ancient world through Draco’s ancestor, a female dog named Daria.
The parallel stories progress through the book and, towards the end, eventually merge in a clever and almost mystical way.
Customer Reviews
A beautiful Journey of Heart
Mark has narrated multiple inner perspectives that correlate upon a story relating to my own fondest experiences throughout my life. As he wraps the storyline around a generously wholesome journey through the historical region drawn from Mark’s real travels, I felt like I was there.
This is a really good book you’ll be glad to read, whether escaping from life’s complexities and needing someting more real, or if you just need to take vacation while sitting at home in a sunny window. Thank you, Mr. Tedesco!