Shadow of Colossus is a beautifully told tale, richly detailed, and set beneath one of the great wonders of the world. I was sorry to see it end.Ĭarolyne Aarsen, author of All in One Place An engrossing read, written with precision and style. Higley transported me so completely to Ancient Greece that when I was finished I felt as if I had to reorient myself to present time. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.ĭeAnna Julie Dodson, author of In Honor Bound Higley s Shadow of Colossus is a fascinating glimpse into the rarely visited world of ancient Greece, a beautifully written tale of love and faith and adventure. Here is a powerful story showing how the love of God can transform even the most hardened person and bring back to life a soul jaded by sin and grief. Now Tessa must battle for her own freedom and for those she is beginning to love, as forces collide that will shatter the island’s peace and bring even its mighty Colossus to its knees. But when her owner meets a violent death, Tessa is given the chance to be free if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain a masquerade until escape is possible. In the ten years that Tessa of Delos has been in bondage as a hetaeira, a high priced Greek courtesan to a wealthy politician, she has learned to abandon all desire for freedom and love. Will an explosive secret enslave her again? The place is the island of Rhodes the time, 227 BC. In a world enslaved by money and power, one woman dares to be free.
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