{"product_id":"9781911077688","title":"In the Shadow of Heroes by Nicholas Bowling","description":"?      A fantastical tale rooted in Greek mythology - perfect      for fans of Madeline Miller!      'A fast-paced read packed with historical detail, In      the Shadow of Heroes is a clever blend of intrigue, polititics,      crime, history and a bit of fantasy ... The plot is twisty and      inventive ensuring that the reader remains enthralled throughout.'?      LOVEREADING4KIDS      'A brilliant romp of a tale which seamlessly blends Greek      Mythology with the Roman Empire.'?STORGY KIDS      Fourteen-year-old Cadmus has been scholar Tullus's slave since      he was a baby - his master is the only family he knows. But when      Tullus disappears and a taciturn slave called Tog - formerly a British      princess - arrives with a secret message, Cadmus's life is      turned upside down.         The pair follow a trail that leads to Emperor Nero himself, and      his crazed determination to possess the Golden Fleece of Greek      mythology. This madcap quest will push Cadmus to the edge of the      Roman Empire - and reveal unexpected truths about his past ...               The second novel by the critically acclaimed author of?Witchborn;      perfect for young fans of Madeline Miller      Themes of myth, stories, heroism and truth in a spellbinding      classical setting      We follow lovable Cadmus as he embarks on an epic journey,      featuring fantastical elements but firmly rooted in its historial      world\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308893090165,"sku":"9781911077688","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781911077688.jpg?v=1762809582","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781911077688","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}