<p><b>Myth meets history in a blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars from multi-award-winning author of <i>Rubicon </i>and <i>Persian Fire</i> Tom Holland, lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft.</b><br><br><i>¿The Persians are coming¿¿ </i>Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path... Calling on the ancient power to transform into a wolf and the blood of Zeus that runs through her veins, Gorgo must lead her nation in one of history''s greatest wars. Multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft boldly weave myth and history in this dramatic tale of Greeks and Gods.<br><br>Gripping and powerful, this extraordinary illustrated novel will be treasured by readers young and old. Ideal for fans of Percy Jackson, Neil Gaiman and Kevin Crossley-Holland, and the mythical retellings of Madeline Miller, Pat Barker an