In Sparta, southern Greece, a close-knit group search for the buried traces of a formidable ancient power. A latecomer, Ben Mercer finds himself drawn to their brilliance and charisma: to the double-edged friendship of his countryman Jason, Natsuko and Eleschen, and the menace of Max and Eberhard, who idealise the extremes of the ancient Spartans.

Format: Oversized Paperback
Published: in UK in 2008
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Pages: 368
Language: English
ISBN 13: 9780571218387
ISBN 10: 0571218385