«An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action, and so evocative of the world of ancient Greece. A novel of the highest quality»

Robert Fabbri

«Bring[s] the Greco-Persian Wars to life in brilliant detail. Thrilling»

Daily Express

«Praise for Conn Iggulden»

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«Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction»

Daily Mirror

«Pacy...and packed with action»

Sunday Times

«Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times»

Star

«Compelling reading»

Woman and Home

«I was transported. I felt the Mediterranean sun on my face, smelled the sea on the air . . . Here is a master at work. There is no one better at this»

Giles Kristian