{"product_id":"shadows-of-sparta-paperback","title":"Shadows of Sparta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder now and receive the DELUXE LIMITED EDITION--featuring sprayed edges with stenciled artwork--while supplies last.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEven as her heart is pulled in two directions, Helena fights to save Sparta in the face of a tyrannical king, in this romantasy retelling of Helen of Troy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSparta is dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place. Now, drought scorches the earth and a mysterious affliction steals the breath from the living, while defiance is answered with death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the king resurrects the ancient trials meant to choose his queen, Helena becomes her dying village's only hope. Cursed with a terrible beauty, she steps forward, not for glory but survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut beauty alone cannot save her from a crown stolen from the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlone 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 and long-buried truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne guards her cage. The other whispers how to escape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd one of them is lying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fate of her people rests on Helena's shoulders. If she chooses wrong, Sparta will not simply fall. It will \u003ci\u003ekneel.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelena must claim the throne--or be destroyed by it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShadows of Sparta \u003ci\u003eis an MF dark romantasy featuring a strong heroine, morally gray heroes, forbidden magic, an enemies-to-lovers love triangle, and violence. It is intended for mature audiences.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Podium Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44549865046109,"sku":"9798347004867","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1764\/0797\/files\/imageloader_9c43c2de-114b-4c47-9afa-2c328c6f675c.jpg?v=1787750563","url":"https:\/\/theromanticsarchive.com\/products\/shadows-of-sparta-paperback","provider":"The Romantics Archive ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}