About Farewell, my Smyrna: A story of love and loss based on true events by Iota Angel
“Love, much like the wind, is unpredictable in its origins and destinations. It can be won over with a touch or a word, while a cold glance can drive it away.”
During the summer of 1843, fate brought Percy, a young English officer, to Smyrna to win the heart of Myrto, a fifteen-year-old girl with black eyes. From the moment he saw her standing at the window, Percy sought ways to see her. Despite the challenges of being a stranger in their home, Percy’s good character and high military rank enabled him to meet her father and gain entry into the Smirlis family’s home.
In Smyrna, the days passed quickly under the golden sun, and it was the happiest time for Myrto and Percy. Little did they know, misfortune was just around the corner.
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Author Bio:
I was born in Athens, Greece. I studied Economics and pursued postgraduate studies in Marketing at the Athens University of Economics and Business, as well as the University of Bridgeport in the U.S.A. However, from the early years of my career, I was drawn to the field of advertising. I have worked in major advertising agencies as a copywriter and creative director, creating advertising campaigns for renowned Greek and international brands, services, and companies.
Since 2003, I have been actively involved in international television festivals, licensing and merchandising events, where I have contributed as a concept maker of educational games and TV formats. In 2013, I was assigned a research project on the history of the city of Piraeus, Greece, as part of the municipality’s extensive program during Marseille’s designation as the European Capital of Culture for 2013. This experience inspired me to write my first historical novel, “The Island Beyond the Coast,” Book I and Book II, both available in Greek and English.
The book series was first published in Athens by Angelakis Publications, with the support of the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Tourism, the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, the Hellenic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce Industry, Tourism, and Shipping, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands.
Since then, I have published the historical book “Greek Revolution 1821 – Women at the Forefront”, a Greek edition, supported by the General Secretariat for Gender Equality of the Hellenic Ministry of the Interior, as well as the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce.
More recently, I released the historical romance novel “Farewell, My Smyrna” based on true events. I have two kids and live with my family in Athens, Greece.