"A lost child. A powerful relic. A desperate quest through time.Sophie and Freddy are in ancient Rome, searching for the artefact that can destroy a god and save their daughter. Hugo is there too with Sophie’s dog, Charlotte — and so is a hired assassin.
Hunted through gleaming temples and sleazy backstreets, they must survive until the Festival of Janus, when the artefact will be in plain sight.
But killing a god comes with the ultimate price…
Dive into another hold-your-breath story in the fifth and penultimate book of the Shorten Chronicles. Savour this fast-paced romantic adventure in ancient Rome — and hold tight. You’ll believe you’re there."
"A grand house at war. A quest for revenge. And this time, there’s nowhere to hide.
Sophie’s back in Shorten, fighting to protect her family, her friends, and her remarkable dog. But now Sophie has a price on her head that will destroy the Manor and everyone in it.
One man’s centuries-old secret could have changed their fate, but he’s gone, murdered.
Can a dead man’s whisper still save them?
Prepare to embark on a breathtaking journey as Rosalind Tate weaves another intricate tale in the fourth book of the Shorten Chronicles. For those who crave the enchanting worlds of Deborah Harkness and Diana Gabaldon, welcome to this wonderful time-travel saga. You won’t want to miss a word!"
