{"product_id":"isle-of-shadows-9780990600534","title":"Isle of Shadows","description":"What will freedom cost her? \u003cb\u003eEnslaved in an Ancient World of Money and Power, Tessa Dares to be Free.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaised as a courtesan\u003c\/b\u003e to wealthy and powerful men, Tessa of Delos serves at the whim of the corrupt politician, Glaucus, on the opulent isle of Rhodes.\u2028 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTen years have passed \u003c\/b\u003esince she was forsaken by both the gods and her mother. To survive, Tessa abandons any desire for freedom or love, choosing instead to lock her heart away. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut when Glaucus meets a violent death, \u003c\/b\u003e Tessa grasps at a fragile hope.\u2028 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly she knows of his death.\u2028 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd if she can keep the explosive secret\u003c\/b\u003e long enough, she can escape.\u2028 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut time is running out. \u003c\/b\u003eAnother treacherous politician emerges from the shadows, in a bid to seize power over Rhodes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd this one is claiming Tessa for himself. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will freedom cost her?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook One of the epic Seven Wonders Novels.\u003c\/b\u003e Nominated for the prestigious Christy Award. \u003cb\u003ePreviously published as \u003ci\u003eShadow of Colossus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote: \u003c\/b\u003e Each book of The Seven Wonders Novels is a stand-alone book, and they can be read in any order.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR ISLE OF SHADOWS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most beautifully written books I've ever encountered. The prose is amazing, the story is riveting, and the characters are complex. I was absolutely and completely satisfied with every aspect of this story, which is rare for me. I am now a HUGE Tracy Higley fan.\" -RONIE KENDIG, AUTHOR OF THE DISCARDED HEROES SERIES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fast-paced adventure, fascinating characters and insights in to the culture, politics and people of this ancient world make this book a unique and unmissable read.\" -REL MOLLET, RELZREVIEWZ.COM \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Higley's talent as a storyteller is obvious as she weaves the threads of Tessa's salvation into a story that both inspires and entertains.\" -CURLEDUPWITHGOODBOOK.COM \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is such a unique historical novel that it really sets itself apart from all others. Higley's portrait of day-to-day life in the ancient world drew me in and her strong heroine kept me reading.\" -JILL HART, THESUSPENSEZONE.COM \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Blending suspense, romance, political intrigue, and a healthy dose of drama, Higley brings the struggles, class differences, and pagan culture of ancient Greece to vivid life . . . Strong characterization combined with rich historical detail have won this book a home on my shelves of keepers\" -JENNIFER BOGART, TITLETRAKK.COM \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eOTHER BOOKS IN THE SEVEN WONDERS NOVELS SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePyramid of Secrets Guardian of the Flame Garden of Madness So Shines the Night \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOTHER BOOKS BY TRACY HIGLEY:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChasing Babylon Awakening The Queen's Handmaid The Incense Road City on Fire Palace of Darkness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stonewater Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50861722534162,"sku":"9780990600534","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_149ad97f-d8c2-4181-a002-abc6a9decab1.jpg?v=1737603852","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/isle-of-shadows-9780990600534","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}