«A deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world»

Adam Lofthouse, author of The Centurion's Son

«[Knowles] has teamed his love of learning classics and childhood love of sword-and-sandals epics to accomplish something remarkable»

Boarding Schools' Association

«What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story. This glorious hero quest is packed with intrigue, adventure, mystery, and beautifully written skirmishes, raising the stakes higher and higher as the crew venture into darker and more treacherous lands. The characters are well drawn and compelling, each with their own flaws and motives woven into the plot. The tribal politics, subversion and battle scenes leave you hungry for more of this dazzling epic, so I hope it won't be too long until a sequel is released!»

Sam Taw

«Knowles has combined historical realities with sure-footed imagination... Brilliant»

Dr Paul Millett, Cambridge University, on The Consul's Daughter