The powerful new timeslip novel from the worldwide bestselling author of Lady in Hay, in which the fate of a young woman becomes entwined with the extraordinary history of a Celtic princess.

When Jess is attacked by someone she once trusted, she flees to her sister's house in the Welsh borders to recuperate. There, she is disturbed by the cries of a mysterious child.

Two thousand years before, the same valley is the site of a great battle between Caratacus, king of the Brtitish tribes, and the invading Romans. The proud king is captured and taken as a prisoner to Rome with his wife and daughter, the princess Eigon.

Jess is inexorably drawn to investigate Eigon's story, and as the Welsh cottage is no longer a peaceful sanctuary she decides to visit Rome. There lie the connections that will reveal Eigon's astonishing life - and which threaten to reawaken Jess's own tormentor...

Barbara Erskine's ability to weave together the past and the present makes this a tremendous novel of Roman and Celtic history, passion and intrigue.

Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine:
'Atmospheric'
'Enthralling'
'Spellbinding'
'Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre'
'Immensely and deeply immersive fiction'
'I loved every minute'
'An exceptional writer of great books'
'You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more'
'A joy to read'
'Captivating and engrossing'

Uncover hidden secrets in this Celtic historical fiction novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine!

About the Author

A historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of thirteen bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus three collections of short stories. Her books have appeared in at least twenty-six languages. Her first novel, Lady of Hay, has sold over three million copies worldwide. She lives with her family in an ancient manor house near Colchester and in a cottage near Hay-on-Wye.

Reviews

Praise for Barbara Erskine

The Warrior's Princess:

'An engrossing race against time' Woman and Home

'This is one of the most gripping page-turners I've read' Sun

Barbara's many bestsellers:

'A riveting timeslip novel' Fanny Blake

'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson' Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times

'Stephen King meets Ruth Rendell' Frank Delaney

'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times

Book Information
ISBN 9780007174294
Author Barbara Erskine
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 33mm