The Beast in the Labyrinth

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Pub Date 28 May 2023 | Archive Date 25 Jul 2023
The Book Guild | Book Guild Publishing
General Fiction (Adult) | Historical Fiction

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“I, Archimedes the mathematician, son of Phidias the astronomer, prostrate myself before the goddess of wisdom. May Athena restore our people to her favour and see us through the descending storm…”

So begins The Beast in the Labyrinth, a story of sly and pitiless ambition.

Hieron, the tyrant of Syracuse, is struggling to chart a course between the warring empires of Rome and Carthage. His only close confidante is his eccentric cousin, Archimedes. But Hieron is ninety years old, and his nobles are scheming in the shadows. The two old men turn to Dion, the kingdom’s most brutal warrior.

Surrounded by smiling enemies, and menaced by the rival empires, Dion’s mental stability comes under increasing pressure. Will he prove the kingdom’s salvation or its destruction?

“I, Archimedes the mathematician, son of Phidias the astronomer, prostrate myself before the goddess of wisdom. May Athena restore our people to her favour and see us through the descending storm…”

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A Note From the Publisher

Toby Roberts was educated at The Leys School, Cambridge, and Exeter College, Oxford. Having worked in London, Tokyo and New York as a financial trader, he now lives in Gloucestershire with Sharon, his wife of thirty years. They have two daughters. The Beast in the Labyrinth is his debut novel.

Toby Roberts was educated at The Leys School, Cambridge, and Exeter College, Oxford. Having worked in London, Tokyo and New York as a financial trader, he now lives in Gloucestershire with Sharon...

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A gripping, well-researched historical thriller set during the time of Hannibal's war with Rome, following the life of Dion of Syracuse.

Perfect for fans of expansive historical fiction and myth retellings.

A gripping, well-researched historical thriller set during the time of Hannibal's war with Rome, following the life of Dion of Syracuse.

Perfect for fans of expansive historical fiction and myth...

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ISBN 9781915853813
PRICE £6.99 (GBP)
PAGES 300

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This was a simply amazing read I enjoyed every single moment and found myself to be totally blown away by both the characters and the plot which was so innovative and so cleverly written.

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A really interesting and enjoyable historical drama. It’s not a period I know much about but now think I have a good feel for what it must have been like. The main character is both likeable and dislikable so makes for a very interesting read. I quite liked the fact that the voice in the story changed a few times so we got to hear from a different person and perspective. Hopefully, more to come along these lines.

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