Sparta: The Wrath of the Gods

Content : How far can you deny who you are in order to remain true to what you believe in?

464 BC, Greece. Adras, a Spartan citizen, begins his krypteia, a rite of initiation that requires young men to survive alone in the wilderness for a year. During his time in isolation, he encounters a group of helots, the inhabitants of Laconia who were enslaved by the Spartans, and is left seriously wounded. On the brink of death, he is taken in by Soa, a helot woman, and falls in love with her. As they spend many weeks together, Adras begins to realise that the authoritarianism and strict discipline of Sparta do not suit him.

When a massive earthquake strikes, everything is thrown into question, and Adras is forced to make a choice. Should he remain true to his values or to his city?

A novel inspired by real historical events, including the devastating earthquake of 464 BC, one of the most destructive earthquakes of the ancient world, the helot revolt, the krypteia, and more.

An adventure and coming-of-age story in which the protagonist must question the Spartan teachings that have shaped his entire life.


About the author: Before being swept up by writing and making it her career, Pascale Perrier worked as a librarian and information specialist in secondary schools. For her, writing is a way of travelling to unknown lands or places long forgotten. Guided by her inspiration, she writes lively, cheerful and fast-paced stories, as well as tales full of suspense and adventure, but always stories in which readers can see themselves. She has published more than 80 novels for young readers, several of which have won numerous awards.