The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian)

"The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian)" by Ellison Harding is an early 20th-century science fiction novel, set in a future dominated by a cult honoring the goddess Demeter, where Henry T. Joyce wakes up disoriented in a world that resembles ancient Greece and worships Demeter. The narrative follows Henry as he meets Lydia and her brother Cleon, insiders of this strange, communal society. Lydia is soon at the heart of the story, as the book hints at a conflict where her love for Chairo pits her against her possible future as a Demetrian, setting the stage for a deep look into sacrifice, duty, and choices.