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The White Horse and the Eagle: The myth of Daedalus reimagined.
I was told the story of Daedalus and Icarus was a myth.
If we were meant to fly, the gods would have given us wings.
For I am the cursed boy with three names.
The lowest of the low.
Born on that inauspicious day, the reviled son of a slave of Rome.
Betrayed to a fate worse than death, I defied an Emperor and soared with eagles .
All to journey to the hill of the white horse, with nothing but the promise around my neck.
I believed the impossible, for truth became lie and myth became real.
If we were meant to fly, the gods would have given us wings.
For I am the cursed boy with three names.
The lowest of the low.
Born on that inauspicious day, the reviled son of a slave of Rome.
Betrayed to a fate worse than death, I defied an Emperor and soared with eagles .
All to journey to the hill of the white horse, with nothing but the promise around my neck.
I believed the impossible, for truth became lie and myth became real.
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2022
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December 22, 2022
Caden is a likeable and capable character. The chase across the Roman Empire was interesting as well.
Sometimes it feels like there is quite a bit of distance between the reader and Caden. Towards the end, it becomes clear why that is, but it didn’t help the story to grip its reader. Some events and things that happen to other characters don’t affect him as much as one would expect if he were right in the moment.
Some characters over-explain things when they really don’t owe Caden any answer at all.
Overall an interesting tale, rounding up to four stars.
Sometimes it feels like there is quite a bit of distance between the reader and Caden. Towards the end, it becomes clear why that is, but it didn’t help the story to grip its reader. Some events and things that happen to other characters don’t affect him as much as one would expect if he were right in the moment.
Some characters over-explain things when they really don’t owe Caden any answer at all.
Overall an interesting tale, rounding up to four stars.
December 13, 2022
brilliant, page turner
A totally different tale than I’m used to, excellent writing style, this book held me from start to finish,fast moving and exciting.
The story of a 12 yr old slave’s escape from a Roman estate and his journey to find his British mothers people , at the edge of the then known world.
A totally different tale than I’m used to, excellent writing style, this book held me from start to finish,fast moving and exciting.
The story of a 12 yr old slave’s escape from a Roman estate and his journey to find his British mothers people , at the edge of the then known world.
July 29, 2025
Unexpected and enjoyable!
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I purchased this book but am very glad I did! My degree is in the classics and this reminded me of why I enjoyed my studies. The classical world is full of magic and myth and this book gave life to a wonderful story. Thank you!
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I purchased this book but am very glad I did! My degree is in the classics and this reminded me of why I enjoyed my studies. The classical world is full of magic and myth and this book gave life to a wonderful story. Thank you!
November 26, 2024
Not expected
This book was good. It follows a young slave's journey through life, while he endeavors to reach his mother's homeland while being pursued as a runaway.
This book was good. It follows a young slave's journey through life, while he endeavors to reach his mother's homeland while being pursued as a runaway.
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