• The latest in a series of historical fiction meets “it really could have happened!” drama, following Leonardo and the Death Machine. • The mix of actuion, adventure and history is perfect for 9 – 12 year old boys. • Robert J Harris is one half of the duo who wrote Odysseus in the Serpent Maze and Jason and the Gorgon’s Blood. • Harris’s particular skill is the ability to place lively and realistic dialogue in the mouths of his characters, without seeming anachronistic within their own historic setting. • Many characters, places and events are based on historical knowledge and the manuscript exudes authenticity, yet never departs from being a page-turning, compelling read. Competition: The Roman Mysteries by Caroline Lawrence