Shadows of Sparta
the hottest new dark romantasy of 2026 inspired by Greek mythology
Will be published approx. on 4. March 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-1-3997-5047-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Sparta is dying.
Gods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place. Now drought scours the earth, and a mysterious affliction steals the breath from the living. Prayers go unanswered. Defiance is rewarded with blood.
When the king 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.
But beauty alone cannot save her from a crown forged from fear.
Alone in a dangerous court, Helena must decide whom to trust: a legendary warrior bound to the throne by blood and oath, or a prisoner bearing forbidden magics and truths meant to be stay buried.
One guards her cage. One whispers how to escape it. And one of them is lying.
The fate of her people rests on her shoulders. And if Helena chooses wrong, Sparta will not simply fall. It will kneel.
Sparta is dying.
Gods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place. Now drought scours the earth, and a mysterious affliction steals the breath from the living. Prayers go unanswered. Defiance is rewarded with blood.
When the king 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.
But beauty alone cannot save her from a crown forged from fear.
Alone in a dangerous court, Helena must decide whom to trust: a legendary warrior bound to the throne by blood and oath, or a prisoner bearing forbidden magics and truths meant to be stay buried.
One guards her cage. One whispers how to escape it. And one of them is lying.
The fate of her people rests on her shoulders. And if Helena chooses wrong, Sparta will not simply fall. It will kneel.
Reviews / Votes
This book is richly atmospheric with a dark undertone . . . C.R. Jane took the myth of Helen of Troy and built a lavish and dire fantasy world around it. The love is tangled, the danger is mounting, and this fantasy romance will captivate you from the very first page * Raven Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series * An epically written story of love, adventure, and the power of a woman's inner strength. A must read! * Stacey Marie Brown, USA Today bestselling author of the Savage Lands series *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
N/A
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
438 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3997-5047-9 (9781399750479)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
C.R. Jane is a USA Today-bestselling author of romance, fantasy, and whatever else she feels like writing. Her stories are designed to make readers cry, scream, and eventually . . . swoon. Welcome to her world, where heartbreak and happy endings rule.