Ashes of Britannia

by Haley Elizabeth Garwood

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965972178
• ISBN13: 9780965972178
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Writers' Block
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A Lady Legend

This is by far, the best Boudica book I have yet read. Boadicea is the spelling in this particular version of the warrior woman's life. She is a Celtic queen and priestess. The novel starts with her as a young girl who loves to hunt and prove she is the best in all things. She learns to ride, use a slingshot, wield a sword, speak to gods, and all the while, experiences young love and loss. Eventually, the novel shows a married, mature Boadicea with warrior daughters of her own. Meanwhile, there are chapters devoted to the life of Suetonius, a Roman general. These chapters start with Suetonius as a soldier and his life story and loves and losses show readers what Boadicea is up against. Suetonius's story also has its share of strong women, namely his mother. In the last quarter of story, Boadicea and Suetonius meet. Do they meet in peace or on the battlefield? Perhaps both? Tho the Iceni may fall, they will not fall without a fight and thru Boadicea's eyes, we see that fight, that struggle, and feel that passion and thirst for freedom. Great story. Hard to put down!

Good, but rushed

The book definitely captures your attention, and then holds it. I would have given it 5 stars, except for the ending. It felt very rushed, as if the author was just trying to end it as quickly as possible and get it to the publisher. The last battle describes how the romans were outnumbered 10 to 1, but they somehow won. The book is very skimpy on details of how this was acheived, except to say that the Romans used a military maneuver that outsmarted the Iceni warriors.After hanging on for so long, waiting for the inevitable end, I felt very unsatisfied as to how it was acheived.I would still definitely recommend the book, but with the caveat that you should probably try to pick up a few other books related to Boudica if you are interested in a more detailed accounting of the final battle. As I am just starting to read these books, myself, I cannot yet make any recommendations for such.

Celtic Warrior Queen Boadicea Rules!

An excellently written book about the life and times of a little known historical queen. Boadicea is a Celtic queen, mother, and Druid priestess who fought the enormous Roman army which invaded what is now known as Great Britain. It is a story of a woman who struggles to understand the Romans and tries to live with them in peace with her husband, King Prasutagus. When he dies, the Romans do not recognize her as the Iceni leader and begin a war that they wish they had never started. Seutonius, Roman army commander and eventually governor in Britain, is another historical figure in awe of the Celtic queen, and also wants peace. However, his Roman military subordinates make unspeakable trouble against Queen Boadicea and her daughters, Sydelle and Neila. Queen Boadicea sets Britain on fire and both races cause massive bloodshed between the two peoples. A fantastic story that weaves all of the elements of early Celtic life and struggles together with poetic flair that elevates the historical detail.

Ashes of Britannia

Boadicea is a Druid-Queen. General Suetonius, a Roman, seeks to make peace with her. But, Boadicea wants vengeance for the Roman soldiers having raped her two daughters. Led by their warrior-queen, the Druids and their followers fight to drive the Romans from Britannia. Ashes of Britannia is an historical accounting of the ongoing battle between the Druids of Britain and the Romans. Haley Elizabeth Garwood writes recreates some of the best of ancient times in an almost lyrical fashion..