The Woman from Andros

An exquisite historical novel by Thornton Wilder. The story of the feat of a woman's soul, daring to break established norms and paying dearly for her courage.
The story of Chryseis – not just a hetaera, the mistress of what would now be called a literary salon, but a patroness of the downtrodden and insulted.

The world does not forgive those who try to place themselves above the crowd.
People often hate those who do good, for the virtue of some too clearly highlights the imperfections of others.

And this means that Chryseis's spiritual rebellion is doomed from the start…