Daughters of Fire
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Daughters of Fire
By (Author) Barbara Erskine
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
1st July 2007
2nd April 2007
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
823.914
Physical Properties
Paperback
480
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 36mm
390g
Description
The sweeping new novel from the bestselling author of LADY OF HAY switches between Roman Britain and the present day where history dramatically impacts on the lives of three women.
The Romans are landing in Britannia
Cartimandua, the young woman destined to rule the great Brigantes tribe, watches the invaders come ever closer. Her life has always been a maelstrom of love, conflict and revenge, but it only becomes more turbulent and complicated with power. Her political skills are threatened by her personal choices, and Cartimandua finds she has made formidable enemies on all sides as she faces a decision which will change the futures of all around her.
In the present day, historian Viv Lloyd Rees has immersed herself in the legends surrounding the Celtic queen. Viv struggles to hide her visions of Cartimandua and her conviction that they are real. But her obsession becomes more persistent when she finds an ancient brooch that carries a curse. Bitter rivalries and overwhelming passions are reawakened as past envelops present and Viv finds herself in the greatest danger of her life.
Reviews
Praise for 'Daughters of Fire': 'Riveting timeslip novel.' Fanny Blake, Woman and Home 'A fascinating spotlight on a dark age.' Bella Praise for Barbara Erskine: 'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson.' Sunday Times 'Readers of Barbara Erskine are held in thrall.' Woman's Realm 'Stephen King meeting Ruth Rendell.' Frank Delaney 'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable.' The Times
Author Bio
A historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of eight bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus two collections of short stories. Her first novel, Lady of Hay, has now sold well over a million copies worldwide. Her books have appeared in twenty-three different languages. She lives with her family in an ancient manor house near Colchester, and in a cottage near Hay-on Wye.
