Eleni is a novel written by Nicholas Gage that tells the true story of the author's mother, Eleni Gatzoyiannis.
Eleni was a courageous Greek woman who sacrificed everything to protect her children during the Greek Civil War.
When Eleni's village is invaded by Communist guerrillas, she is captured and executed for helping her children escape to America.
Nicholas Gage, who was just a young boy at the time, is haunted by his mother's death and sets out to uncover the truth about what happened to her.
The novel is a powerful and emotional tribute to Eleni's strength and love for her family.