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Shadows of Sparta

the hottest new dark romantasy of 2026 inspired by Greek mythology

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Pub Date 2 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 2 Jun 2026

Hodder & Stoughton | Hodderscape


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In Sparta, queens aren't born - they're forged in blood, magic, and betrayal.

Gods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place.

When he resurrects the ancient trials meant to choose his queen, Helena becomes her dying village's only hope. Marked by a terrible beauty, she steps forward not for glory - but for survival. Alone in a dangerous court, Helena must decide whom to trust: Achilles, a legendary warrior bound to the throne by blood and oath, or a mysterious prisoner bearing forbidden magic. One guards her cage. The other whispers how to escape it. And one of them is lying.

Choosing wrong will cause Sparta not to simply fall, but to kneel. And with the fate of her people resting on Helena's shoulders, she must claim the throne of Sparta - or be destroyed by it.

Enter the world of Sparta as you've never experienced it before with the much-anticipated dark romantasy based on the myth of Helen of Troy, from USA Today bestselling author C.R. Jane.

'The love is tangled, the danger is mounting, and this fantasy romance will captivate you from the very first page' RAVEN KENNEDY

'An epically written story of love, adventure, and the power of a woman's inner strength. A must read!' STACEY MARIE BROWN

In Sparta, queens aren't born - they're forged in blood, magic, and betrayal.

Gods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place.

When he resurrects the...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781399750448
PRICE £22.00 (GBP)
PAGES 448

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