In the Shadow of Heroes

Fourteen-year-old Cadmus, lifelong slave to scholar Tullus, is unexpectedly thrust into a daring quest after Tullus’s disappearance and the arrival of a mysterious new slave named Tog. Their adventure takes them to the edges of the Roman Empire, involving a secret message and a pursuit linked to the legendary Golden Fleece. As they navigate this perilous journey, Cadmus uncovers surprising truths about his own past.