Set in ancient Athens during the invasion of Sicily for a rich historical backdrop
Features a creative narrative by two young Athenian potters who stage a play
Combines humor, tragedy, and the power of art to explore human resilience
Award-winning debut with recognition from major literary prizes
Fast-paced storytelling that immerses readers in a new world
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'One of the most original and brilliant debuts in years' Irish Times
An exhilarating and fiercely original story of brotherhood, war and art, set in ancient Sicily
Ancient Sicily. Enter GELON: visionary, dreamer, theatre lover. Enter LAMPO: lovesick, jobless, in need of a distraction.
Imprisoned in the quarries of Syracuse, thousands of