The Boar Stone

The Boar Stone

by JulesWatson (Author)

Synopsis

Roman England, 366 AD Minna, a Roman serving girl, loses family and home and is flung out into the brutal world to fend for herself. Desperate to reach her soldier brother at the northern frontier, she falls in with Cian, a tribeless youth with no loyalty to anyone but himself. A terrible mistake sees them thrust into the wilds of barbarian Scotland, a land in chaos. The Romans have sent scouts north from their frontier, seeking to subdue Scotland by any means possible. The dark Picts retaliate, raiding and pillaging Roman farms. And caught in the middle is Cahir, King of the Dalriadans in Scotland. Year by year he has watched his people fall under the Roman yoke, and wounded by shame, his power dwindles. At Cahir's fort, Cian and Minna must struggle to survive. Cian retreats into the pain of his hidden past, while Minna has an entirely unexpected path open before her. What are these visions and dreams of Scotland - full of battles and bloodshed - that plague her? Minna's visions reveal a destiny that she shares with the wounded king Cahir. Yet her journey to heal them both has far-reaching consequences.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Publisher: Orion
Published: 29 May 2008

ISBN 10: 0752893386
ISBN 13: 9780752893389
Book Overview: The third in an epic trilogy, spanning over three centuries, which spectacularly recreates Celtic Britain at the time of the Roman invasion. Rights to the trilogy have now been sold throughout Europe and the USA. Jules Watson has received excellent reviews: 'A fine historical epic set in Roman Britain' Woman's Own. 'A sweeping tale of the struggle for love, honour, freedom and power' Home and Country. 'This one's a cut above ... Where Watson wins is in the detail - there's loads - plus earthy politics. As good as any about right now' Ladsmag. 'Lovers of all things Celtic will find much to satisfy in this incredible tome' Good Book Guide. 'She breaks new ground targeting Roman incursions north of the border, a road few historical novelists dare to tread' The Herald. 'It requires a special sort of imagination to create a plausible vision of Britain at the time of the Roman conquest. Jules Watson ... rises effortlessly to the challenge' Daily Express.

Author Bio
Jules Watson was born in Australia to English parents. She came to fiction via archaeology and public relations, working most recently as a freelance writer in England. She and her Scottish husband divide their time between the United Kingdom and Australia.