Isle of Shadows

<pre spellcheck=false><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 SecretsGuardian of the FlameGarden of MadnessSo Shines the Night<b><p>OTHER BOOKS BY TRACY HIGLEY:</b><p>Chasing BabylonAwakeningThe Queen's HandmaidThe Incense RoadCity on FirePalace of Darkness</pre>