Ravished Armenia The Story of Aurora Mardiganian, the Christian Girl Who Lived Through the Great Massacres

"Ravished Armenia" by Aurora Mardiganian is a memoir recounting the author's experiences in the Armenian Genocide. The book captures the author's life as a Christian girl facing persecution. The narrative shares injustices suffered by Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. The story starts on Easter Sunday in 1915. It quickly turns chaotic when Turkish soldiers, led by Husein Pasha, arrive and demand Aurora's marriage. The news spreads of massacres nearby. Aurora's family faces threats of violence creating a tense atmosphere foreshadowing tragedy. Aurora's pleas mingle with her faith and highlight sacrifice and survival when facing despair.