When the Eagle Rules in the Place of the Yew Trees - Tom Atkinson - Bog

Set in and around the city of Eboracum (York), 'When the Eagle Rules in the Place of the Yew Trees' follows the life of Laticcos, a native Briton in Roman Britain. Sold into slavery and raised as a Roman, Laticcos struggles to decide on his identity and is constantly torn internally. None of this matters though for his best friend and brother, the son of his master, keeps him steady and calm and they become the closest of friends. Growing up, Laticcos continues to be torn but his friend is always there until then, one day, he's not. Laticcos is lost without his friend and his life spirals out of control. Misfortune and misery takes over and the troubled Briton is left with a few decisions to make. He is torn by his identity crisis and other misfortunes, but soon he no longer has time. War erupts between the Romans and the natives and it very quickly becomes apparent to Laticcos that he must make a choice: join his brother in fighting for his adopted identity or betray his friend and fight with his kinsmen against his oppressors and the cause of so much pain. There are trials and battles aplenty as his choice is made, or is made for him. The fate of his loved ones and of his home may well rest on his decision. 'When the Eagle Rules in the Place of the Trees' has action and emotion inside the constraints of historical accuracy. Follow the story of a people from the perspective of one troubled man with many dilemmas and crises. This tale of fiction inside a factual setting merges realism with emotions and warfare to give a relatable yet accurate experience complete with excitement, sentiment and a gripping story.