<p><strong>“An unusual, exhilarating hybrid of high-stakes, propulsive narrative; erudite, yet breezy summations of specialized historical data; and strikingly evocative language. . . .The novel’s ideas are explored with stylish rigor and a rare boldness made all the more powerful by its surprising lyricism. The setting and many of the themes in THE HIDDEN call to mind Don DeLillo’s novel The Names.” — <em>New York Times Book Review</em></strong></p><p>From PEN/Macmillan award-winning novelist and poet Tobias Hill comes <em>The Hidden</em>, a gripping story of a naïve newcomer whose arrival at a high-stakes archaeological dig of ancient Spartan ruins unearths long-buried secrets. Interweaving scenes of ancient Sparta with present-day events in a fascinating study of group dynamics, Hill cuts to the heart of the games people play to stay in control. Written with astonishing grace and power, <em>The Hidden</em> is a novel about secrets and the true cost of fulfilling one’s desires.</p> Read Less