The Spartan Dagger: A Novel

by Nicholas Guild Narrated by Pete Bradbury

Overview

A good old classic Greek revenge story In the 4th Century B.C., Sparta had established control over most of Mainland Greece, and nowhere was her despotic rule more brutal than in her own territory, where over three centuries before Sparta had conquered the original population, the Helots. Every year, to remind the Helots that they were slaves, the Spartans sent out their young men to murder their defenseless subjects. On one of those nights, after having seen his parents killed, a fourteen year old Helot boy named Protos escapes, killing one of his pursuers. The Spartans hunt him relentlessly, but Protos will not consent to be a helpless victim. The hunters find that their own weapons are turned against them as Protos fights to escape Spartan rule. With the help of a young half-Egyptian witch woman, Protos makes his way to Thebes, which is on the verge of a rebellion against Spartan domination. By an act of almost suicidal daring, Protos helps the Thebans regain control of their city, setting the stage for the long war between Thebes and Sparta.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A terrific work of historical imagination, The Spartan Dagger is not only a gripping tale of revenge but a remarkable recreation of a world long lost and largely misunderstood. Guild corrects our romantic view of Sparta as he resurrects an age as merciless as the blood-crusted blade of a sword. I enjoyed every page I read.” —Ralph Peters, New York Times bestselling author of The Damned of Petersburg

"Brings the ancient world of the Spartans thrillingly and brutally alive . . . unforgettable.” —Mary Pat Kelly, author of Of Irish Blood

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170448685
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	12/27/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged

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