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'The strength of the book is the positive example of the main character, Lysander. He confronts his weaknesses, temptations and prejudices and triumphs through integrity and courage. His endurance is just what I want the boys in my class to emulate I have to agrees with my son's verdict that this is a gripping page turner. The scary bits are tense and well spaced through the novel' TES 'Packed with authoratitve detail and with a galloping plot, this is a tale about identity as much as it is war and daring' Big Issue 'A strong sense of place and sturdily created characters ensure that this trilogy remains a real page-turner from the first volume to the last' One80News 'Back to the violent land of Ancient Greece with this one, and you can almost taste the strong wine and smell the dust this is real Boy's Own adventure stuff - just the thing for a snowy night in front of the fire' South Wales Argus
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After victory against the Persians, Lysander and the other young warriors from the Spartan barracks are in desperate need of a rest from battle. But a messenger has brought news that Taras, a distant outpost of the Spartan empire, is under siege. The citizens of Taras have organised an uprising and Sparta is in danger of losing a vital trading port. Lysander and the other boys set sail immediately for southern Italy. They quickly discover that the men of Taras are far more organised than they thought, and will not be easily beaten. In the heat of battle Lysander finds himself in front of the great statue in the main square. The figure is wearing the Fire of Ares - he must be Lysander's ancestor. Shocked, he knows that he must find out his connection to this town and its people, and in so doing uncover a little more of his mysterious heritage, hidden from him for so long.
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Legacy of Blood picks up from exactly where the last book left off. Lysander returns home victorious, but grieving at the loss of his grandfather but almost immediately news comes from the Spartan colony of Taras (modern day Taranto in southern Italy). The colony has been over-run by the enslaved population and foreign insurgents. Meanwhile old prejudices and power politics are at work, and the Spartan council is convinced to send Lysander's barracks back into action as the Spartan response to the rebellion.
This series continues to live up to its promise - packed with historical details and a plot that races along, making it ideal for its intended audience, and a very good read for anyone of any age. Lysander must come to terms with his own identity in this book, and there are still issues of prejudice and loyalty and enmity to deal with.
A wonderful series.
This series continues to live up to its promise - packed with historical details and a plot that races along, making it ideal for its intended audience, and a very good read for anyone of any age. Lysander must come to terms with his own identity in this book, and there are still issues of prejudice and loyalty and enmity to deal with.
A wonderful series.
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I've read a lot of historical / fantasy fiction, like Simon Scarrow, David Gemmel, R A Salvatore etc, I was hoping this would be at a similar level but what I found over the three books were that they were reasonably entertaining but not gripping.
I'd hoped to learn more about the Spartans but didn't, all I got was a rehashed version of the best lines from 300 "Come back with your shield or on it" "Fight in the shade" "Lay down your weapons, come and get them" even Leonidas is in there.
They are also very short books, I finished one on a short flight.
So in summary, good for a young reader or someone looking for a quick holiday read. I doubt I'lll buy his next book.
I'd hoped to learn more about the Spartans but didn't, all I got was a rehashed version of the best lines from 300 "Come back with your shield or on it" "Fight in the shade" "Lay down your weapons, come and get them" even Leonidas is in there.
They are also very short books, I finished one on a short flight.
So in summary, good for a young reader or someone looking for a quick holiday read. I doubt I'lll buy his next book.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is the third book in a trilogy{I dont know if ther is a forth }The books are an easy read and really are for teenagers. I will stick with Scarrow and Cornwall from now on
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