'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 'I found myself immersed in this adventure. A great holiday read'
Goodreads member '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 '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 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 This book is totally gripping right from the start and I loved all of it
Judith Waring for Lovereading.co.uk A very good read
Dana Captainino 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 Brilliant, exciting, moving story of Greek resistance during WWII. I loved this book
Ann Peet 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 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 Pacy...and thrilling
The Book Bag
...a compelling and exciting read. This is a real treat for fans of Scarrow, a fast-paced page turner. Recommended
Historical Novels Review
A deep and intense novel that examines the effects of World War II on Lefkas and the rest of Greece
Sydney Morning Herald
Simon Scarrow writes vividly of the drama and intensity of 20th century warfare
Choice
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 'A rip-roaring page-turner... Sturdy elegance and incisive wit'
Historical Novel Review
Without shying away from the realities of the war in this rarely mentioned corner of the conflict, the story deftly weaves the past together with the effects it has on future generations... The story of the friendship at the heart of this novel stays with you after reading.




(5 stars)
The People's Friend
'An action-packed narrative'
Daily Mail
What an amazing roller-coaster of a ride... this book is fantastic... So startlingly good, so utterly readable
Manda Scott Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal
Sunday Times