Isle of Shadows

Isle of Shadows

Tracy Higley

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StoneWater Press
Año de edición:
2021
ISBN:
9780990600534
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What will freedom cost her?

Enslaved in an Ancient World of Money and Power, Tessa Dares to be Free.

Raised as a courtesan to wealthy and powerful men, Tessa of Delos serves at the whim of the corrupt politician, Glaucus, on the opulent isle of Rhodes.u2028

Ten years have passed since 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.

But when Glaucus meets a violent death, Tessa grasps at a fragile hope.u2028

Only she knows of his death.u2028

And if she can keep the explosive secret long enough, she can escape.u2028

But time is running out. Another treacherous politician emerges from the shadows, in a bid to seize power over Rhodes.

And this one is claiming Tessa for himself.

What will freedom cost her?

Book One of the epic Seven Wonders Novels.Nominated for the prestigious Christy Award.Previously published as Shadow of Colossus

Note: Each book of The Seven Wonders Novels is a stand-alone book, and they can be read in any order.

PRAISE FOR ISLE OF SHADOWS:

'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

'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

'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

'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

'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

OTHER BOOKS IN THE SEVEN WONDERS NOVELS SERIES:

Pyramid of SecretsGuardian of the FlameGarden of MadnessSo Shines the Night

OTHER BOOKS BY TRACY HIGLEY:

Chasing BabylonAwakeningThe Queen’s HandmaidThe Incense RoadCity on FirePalace of Darkness

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