Fourteen-year-old Cadmus has been scholar Tullus's slave since he was a baby - his master is the only family he knows. But when Tullus disappears and a taciturn slave called Tog - formerly a British princess - arrives with a secret message, Cadmus's life is turned upside down.

The pair follow a trail that leads to Emperor Nero himself, and his crazed determination to possess the Golden Fleece of Greek mythology. This madcap quest will push Cadmus to the edge of the Roman Empire - and reveal unexpected truths about his past. The second novel by the critically acclaimed author of Witchborn; perfect for young fans of Madeline Miller. Themes of myth, stories, heroism and truth in a spellbinding classical setting. We follow lovable Cadmus as he embarks on an epic journey, featuring fantastical elements but firmly rooted in its historial world.