Isle of Shadows: 1 (Seven Wonders Novels) - Softcover

Book 3 of 10: Secrets of the Lost Empires

Higley, Tracy

 
9798330400614: Isle of Shadows: 1 (Seven Wonders Novels)

Synopsis

<h2>What will freedom cost her?</h2> <b>Enslaved in an Ancient World of Money and Power, Tessa Dares to be Free.</b> <p><p><b>Raised as a courtesan</b> to wealthy and powerful men, Tessa of Delos serves at the whim of the corrupt politician, Glaucus, on the opulent isle of Rhodes.
 <p><b>Ten years have passed </b>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. <p><b>But when Glaucus meets a violent death, </b> Tessa grasps at a fragile hope.
 <p><b>Only she knows of his death.
 </b> <p><b>And if she can keep the explosive secret</b> long enough, she can escape.
 <p><b>But time is running out. </b>Another treacherous politician emerges from the shadows, in a bid to seize power over Rhodes. <p><b>And this one is claiming Tessa for himself. </b> <p><b>What will freedom cost her?</b> <p><b>Book One of the epic Seven Wonders Novels.</b> Nominated for the prestigious Christy Award. <b>Previously published as <i>Shadow of Colossus</i></b> <p><i><b>Note:</b> Each book of The Seven Wonders Novels is a stand-alone book, and they can be read in any order.</i> <p><p><b>PRAISE FOR ISLE OF SHADOWS</b>:<p>"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 <p>"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 <p>"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 <p>"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 <p>"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 <p><p> <b>OTHER BOOKS IN THE SEVEN WONDERS NOVELS SERIES:</b> <p>Pyramid of Secrets Guardian of the Flame Garden of Madness So Shines the Night <b><p>OTHER BOOKS BY TRACY HIGLEY:</b> <p>Chasing Babylon Awakening The Queen's Handmaid The Incense Road City on Fire Palace of Darkness 

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