Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal Sunday Times What an amazing roller-coaster of a ride... this book is fantastic... So startlingly good, so utterly readable -- Manda Scott 'An action-packed narrative' Daily Mail 'A rip-roaring page-turner... Sturdy elegance and incisive wit' Historical Novel Review Scarrow neatly weaves together competing human passions for treasure, love, honour and freedom in a moving tribute to the Greek resistance during the Second World War -- Clare Mulley Simon Scarrow writes vividly of the drama and intensity of 20th century warfare Choice A deep and intense novel that examines the effects of World War II on Lefkas and the rest of Greece Sydney Morning Herald ...a compelling and exciting read. This is a real treat for fans of Scarrow, a fast-paced page turner. Recommended Historical Novels Review Pacy...and thrilling The Book Bag This is an excellent novel with powerful storytelling and well-crafted characters whose proud stories and courage will melt your heart. I really enjoyed this evocative and emotional novel and found the detail compelling and interesting -- Joan Hill for Lovereading.co.uk Can friendship survive the horrors of war? A brilliant read spanning the war years and the present -- Karen McIntosh for Lovereading.co.uk Brilliant, exciting, moving story of Greek resistance during WWII. I loved this book -- Ann Peet for Lovereading.co.uk 'An evocative story of a Greek island in the Second World War interlaced with a modern day tale' -- Nicola Lowes for Lovereading.co.uk A very good read -- Dana Captainino for Lovereading.co.uk This book is totally gripping right from the start and I loved all of it -- Judith Waring for Lovereading.co.uk Such a powerful, interesting read. Very well researched. Will definitely be looking out for more of Simon Scarrow's books -- Hannah Ward for Lovereading.co.uk 'As an avid reader of his Roman novels about Macro and Cato, I was keen to see how he would portray a different period of history. I was not disappointed' -- Sarah Jones for Lovereading.co.uk 'A "can't put down" book of the best kind! I found myself whispering warnings and encouragement to the characters as though they were my friends' -- Anne Rhodes for Lovereading.co.uk 'I found myself immersed in this adventure. A great holiday read' -- Goodreads member 'I absolutely loved this book from the first to the past page, and that is down to the writers style, the story is well crafted and flows at a pace to keep the pages turning... beautifully crafted into a mesmerising story' -- Goodreads member

Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. He has a great passion for history, and has brought a number of different eras vividly to life in his acclaimed and much-loved fiction, from the days of the Roman Empire in CENTURION and BROTHERS IN BLOOD, to the times of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte in the quartet including YOUNG BLOODS and FIRE AND SWORD, to the Siege of Malta in the sixteenth century with SWORD SCIMITAR. His portrayal of an idyllic world torn apart by war in HEARTS OF STONE is powerful, authentic and unforgettable, and shows one of our finest authors of historical fiction at the height of his powers. Find Simon on Facebook at facebook.com/officialsimonscarrow, and on Twitter at @SimonScarrow