Bøger af Nancy Jardine

AD 71, Northern Britannia Late Iron Age At the Islet of the Priestesses, acolyte priestess Nara greets each new day eager to do her allocated tasks. She is a respected healer of the people at Tarras Hillfort and the overseer of the defences of the sacred priestess nemeton - an unusual combination of skills. Weapon training is a guilty pleasure but she is devastated when she is unexpectedly denied the final rites of an initiated priestess. The goddess Dôn has prophesied a new future for Nara. She must return to live at the Hillfort of Tarras where she is hated by the chief, her father Callan. Returning to be a normal Celtic Society member is terrifying. A shocking new future beckons for warrior-woman Princess Nara of the Selgovae of Caledonia...In the aftermath of civil war across Brigantia, Lorcan of Garrigill's promotion of King Venutius is fraught with danger. Many of his fellow Brigantes still cling to the support of Queen Cartimandua whose whereabouts are unknown after the last civil war battle. Potential invasion by Roman legions from the south, intent on Roman Empire expansion, makes an unstable situation even worse. The new Roman Governor of Britannia, General Cerialis, is ensuring that the Roman temporary encampment at Eboracum will soon become a huge fortress of the Legio IX. Smaller forts are appearing in the west where the new Legate Julius Agricola is making his mark in the Legio XX. When Lorcan meets the Druid Maran, the future foretold for Lorcan of Garrigill is as enthralling as it is horrifying...

Roman Britain 85 ADYoung Beathan of Garrigill is captured after the battle at Beinn na Ciche in northern Caledonia - between the Caledon allies, under the leadership of 'the swordsman' Calgach, and General Gnaeus Iulius Agricola's mighty Ancient Roman legions. Beathan is held hostage at Trimontium Roman Fort before being dragged in chains by Agricola all the way to Rome. How can he escape the detested Agricola's clutches and wreak vengeance on his enemies? Agricola has been Commander of the Britannic Legions and Governor of Britannia for seven years. He has invaded all the way to northern Caledonia but, just short of subduing all in his path, the Roman Emperor Domitian recalls Agricola to Rome. Far from being lauded as a conquering hero on his return to Rome, Agricola has gathered some powerful enemies of his own. Attempts on his life abound and being a devout pontifex, a priest of the state religion, he believes his gods have abandoned him. However, assistance comes to him from an unexpected source and his conduct becomes questionable after his conscience is roused. Torrin is a strong-minded young Brigante warrior-woman who has one main aim and that is to free her territory from the Roman enemy who has changed the Brigante way of life. However, she willingly takes care of Beathan in a time of need after he escapes from Vindolanda Fort - the second time Beathan has evaded the clutches of Ancient Roman tyranny. Beathan and Torrin's fledgling love is interrupted when they join a renegade band and strike terror on local Roman forts and convoys. Beathan has been incarcerated in many different forts and shares what he has learned of their organisation. It is a huge vindication for him when Vindolanda becomes a prime target for their rebel attack. Does Beathan find a way to reconnect with his Garrigill clan in Caledonia and tell them about his adventures, including meeting his long-lost aunt from Garrigill when he is at Eboracum Roman Fortress? Will Torrin be by his side when he finds his kin? And how does Agricola fare without the emperor's benevolence?Beathan the Brigante is the fifth in the Celtic Fervour Saga series.

Nith of Tarras helps Enya of Garrigill in the search for her kin, missing after the disastrous battle at Beinn na Ciche fought between the Caledonian warriors and the mighty Ancient Roman legions. Enya soon has a heartrending choice to make. Should she tread Vacomagi territory that's swarming with Roman auxiliaries to find her brother? Or, should she head south in search of her cousin who has probably been enslaved by the Romans?The Commander of the Britannic Legions and Governor of Britannia - General Gnaeus Iulius Agricola - is determined to claim more barbarian territory for the Roman Empire, indeed plans to invade the whole island, but finds not all decisions are his to make. It increasingly seems that the goddess, Fortuna, does not favour him.The adventures of the Garrigill clan continue...

"...if the Celts are to achieve freedom from oppression, the rape of their lands, the slaughter of their people and hold fast to the dream of one day setting the might of the Roman Army to flight, they must stand and fight!"AD 73 Northern Roman BritainBrennus of Garrigill-Bran-monitors Roman activity across Brigantia. Stability prevails till AD 78 when Agricola, Governor of Britannia, orders complete conquest of all barbarians. Brennus heads north, seeking the Caledon who will lead the northern tribes against Rome. Ineda treks northwards with her master, Tribune Valerius - supplies officer for Agricola's Britannia campaigns. At Pinnata Castra, Ineda escapes and seeks fellow Brigantes congregating for battle in the north.  Confrontation begins against the Roman Empire at Beinn na Ciche in AD 84, but where are Brennus and Ineda?The adventures of the Garrigill Clan continue...

"...the author brings the culture and society of Celtic Britain vividly to life - and in this book there is also an intriguing contrast with the ordered, militaristic lifestyle of the occupying Romans."AD 71 Northern Roman Britain.Ravaged at the Battle of Whorl, Brennus of Garrigill is irrevocably changed. Brennus embraces a new identity as Bran, vowing to avert Roman domination of Brigantia. Though how, when he and Ineda - his healer's granddaughter - are forced to labour for the Roman IX Legion? Trading with the usurpers provides opportunities for gathering information, but after they are attacked by a Roman patrol, Ineda cannot be found. Distraught with her loss, can Bran find a new occupation?The adventures of the Garrigill Clan continue...

The Beltane Choice "...combines a very human and personal story with a very believable vision of Late Iron Age society in Northern Britain."AD 71 Northern Roman BritainNara of the Selgovae's future takes a new direction. The Rites of Beltane loom but being captured by Lorcan of Garrigill, an enemy Brigante, thwarts her plans. Time runs out for her secret quest.When legions of the Roman Empire relentlessly march northwards, Lorcan uses Nara to bargain with the Selgovae, believing unity will mean strength. Callan of the Selgovae agrees but sets impossible stipulations. Battle at Whorl - Iron Age tribes against the Romans - is inevitable.Will Nara have her Beltane choice?The adventures of the Garrigill Clan begin...

Patience isn't Nairn Malcolm's strong point when someone sabotages his business. It gets much worse when he is also under attack. Who can transport him around from his Scottish island castle base, help keep his business running smoothly, and be available to him 24/7?Aela Cameron's skills are perfect for Nairn's current predicament. Transporting him across the globe is a pushover. Dangerous situations don't faze her, in fact they make her more determined to solve the mystery of Nairn's saboteur. She's not into passing flings - yet how can she resist her new boss as time runs out on her temporary contract?