by JulesWatson (Author)
AD 79 and Agricola, the ruthless governor of Roman Britain, is turning his attentions to the last unconquered territory in Britain - Alba, Scotland. Rhiann is a courageous and beautiful Scottish princess and priestess scarred by her violent past. Of noble blood, she faces what for her is the ultimate sacrifice - a forced marriage - to protect the freedom of her people. Eremon is an enigmatic Irish prince in exile, who must seek an alliance elsewhere to regain his throne. Will he prove himself to be the man who can unite the squabbling Celtic tribes against the more ominous threat of Rome? With war and chaos looming for her people, Rhiann finds herself drawn into an unexpected journey of the spirit and heart, which will reveal the true purpose of her life.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 576
Edition: 2
Publisher: Orion
Published: 07 Apr 2005
ISBN 10: 0752865374
ISBN 13: 9780752865379
Book Overview: THE WHITE MARE marks the arrival of an outstanding new talent in historical fiction. The first in an epic trilogy, spanning over three centuries, which spectacularly recreates Celtic Britain at the time of the Roman invasion. It is a tale of heroic deeds, of kinship and kingship, and the struggle for power, honour, freedom, and love. Historical fiction is back - and here is a new star. THE WHITE MARE is as dramatic and sumptuous as Philippa Gregory's novels and as authentic as Manda Scott's BOUDICA. The second novel in the trilogy, THE DAWN STAG, will be published simultaneously in Orion trade. 'In the grand tradition of the historical epic, this is a tale of heroic deeds, kinship and kingship. Truly sumptuous reading' Lancashire Evening Post. 'Packed with action. Lovers of all thing Celtic will find much to satisfy in this incredible tome' Good Book Guide. 'A fine historical epic set in Roman Britain' Woman's Own. 'It requires a special sort of imagination to create a plausible vision of Britain at the time of the Roman conquest. Jules Watson's THE WHITE MARE, the first in an epic trilogy of life in Celtic Britain, rises effortlessly to the challenge' Daily Express.