Isle of Shadows

As acourtesan, Tessa of Delos enjoyed unparalleled luxury and influence. But even in the grand palaces of Rhodes, she felt herself a prisoner. On the island of Rhodes,227 BC,Tessa of Delos has servedfor ten yearsas a hetaira-a high-priced Greek courtesan-to a wealthy politician. In that time, she's lived in luxury, but as a virtual prisoner, serving at her master's whim. Though intelligent and beautiful,Tessa haslearned to numb herself toall desires for freedom and love. But when her owner meets a violent death, Tessa is given the chance to be free-if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain a masquerade until escape is possible. She joins forces with unlikely allies-a Hebrew houseservant named Simeonand Nikos, a seafarer who wants to work in the house of Tessa's owner. As Tessa seeksfreedom for herself and for those she is beginning to love,forces collide that will literally shatter the island's peace, bringing even the mighty statue of Rhodes, Colossus, to its knees. Apowerful story showing how the love of God can transformand bring back to life a soul jaded by sin and grief.