Boudica: Dreaming The Serpent Spear: (Boudica 4): An arresting and spell-binding

Description: Boudica: Dreaming The Serpent Spear by Manda Scott The 4th title in the Boudica series FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The magnificent, heart-rending final novel of the worlds most famous warrior queen.From THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Manda Scott, this is the final, heart-rending instalment of the magnificent retelling of the life of Britains great warrior queen."Fast-moving action, spine-tingling battles. Wonderful" -- KATE MOSSE"The tragic warrior queen, Boudica, is brilliantly realised. Her battles against Rome - the superpower of its day - are both heart-rending and magnificent" -- DAVID GEMMEL"I cant find a word to describe these books they are just completely.....amazing" -- ***** Reader review"Amazing writing, spell-binding, transporting..." -- ***** Reader review"A world I didnt want to part with" -- ***** Reader review"The whole series is absolutely brilliant - could not put them down" -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************************************BRITIAN HAS PRODUCED MANY FIERCE, NOBLE WARRIORS DOWN THE AGES WHO HAVE FOUGHT TO KEEP BRITAIN FREE, BUT THERE WAS ONE FORMIDABLE LADY IN HISTORY WHOSE NAME WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...AD 60- The flame of rebellion that has been smouldering for twenty years of Roman occupation has flared into a conflagration that will consume the land and all who live in it. There is no going back.The Boudica has been flogged and her daughters raped, and her son has burned a Roman watchtower in an act of blatant insurgency. This is the time to act- the Roman governor has marched his legions west to destroy the druidic stronghold of Mona, leaving his capital and a vital port hopelessly undefended.But to crush the legions for all time, Boudica must do more than lead her army in the greatest rebellion Britain has ever known. She must find healing for herself, for the land - and for Graine, her eight-year-old daughter, who has taken refuge on Mona.Is revenge worth it under any circumstances, or is the cost more than anyone can bear? Colchester is burning and London is lost without hope. Amidst fire and bloody revolution, the Boudica and those around her must find what matters most, now and forever. Notes The magnificent, heart-rending final novel of the worlds most famous warrior queen. This final book in the series comprises all that we know today of the Boudica myth. Great imagination...fast moving action and spine-tingling battles. Wonderful. Kate Mosse Back Cover The tragic warrior queen, Boudica, is brilliantly realised. Her battles against Rome - the superpower of its day - are both heart-rending and magnificent David Gemmell Britannia, AD 60: the tribes of Britannia are ready to seek bloody vengeance. Twenty thousand warriors ache to reclaim their land from their captors. Now is their chance: the Roman governor has marched his legions west, leaving his capital and a vital port undefended. There is no going back. But to crush her enemies legions for all time, Boudica must do more than lead her army in the greatest rebellion Britain has ever known. She must find healing for herself, for the land - and for Graine, her eight-year-old daughter. Colchester is burning. London has been destroyed. Amidst fire and bloody revolution, the Boudica and those around her must fight to keep what matters most - now and for all time. THE MAGNIFICENT FINAL STORY OF THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUS WARRIOR QUEEN Author Biography Manda Scott began writing while still a veterinary surgeon. Her first novel, a contemporary crime thriller, Hens Teeth was shortlisted for the Orange Prize. Subsequent thrillers are Night Mares, Stronger than Death and No Good Deed, for which she was hailed by the Times asone of Britains most important crime writers.Having served her writing apprenticeship, she went back in time to write the Boudica series, of which the first three books, Dreaming the Eagle, Dreaming the Bull and Dreaming the Hound , are also available in Bantam paperback.Along the way, she has moved from the lands of the Eceni (Norfolk) to the lands of the Silures (Shropshire) , where she lives with her partner, her lurcher and not nearly enough cats. She teaches shamanic dreaming courses based on the ethos described in the books, insofar as it may reasonably be applied to contemporary living. For more details of the courses, the books and other events, please Review The conclusion of an extraordinary achievement ... a story of defeat made glorious by courage and legend, a quartet that gives us back our own history. They will be read and re-read many times * The Independent *Great imagination ... fast moving action and spine-tingling battles. Wonderful -- Kate Mosse, author of LABYRINTHA powerful novel, alive with the love, deceit, wisdom and the heroics of humanity -- Jean AuelA stunning feat of the imagination and an absolute must-read for lovers of historical fiction -- Steven PressfieldManda Scotts Boudica novels are breathtakingly good.The tragic warrior queen, Boudica, is brilliantly realised. Her battles against Rome are both heart rending and magnificent -- David Gemmell Promotional The magnificent, heart-rending final novel of the worlds most famous warrior queen. Review Text The conclusion of an extraordinary achievement ... a story of defeat made glorious by courage and legend, a quartet that gives us back our own history. They will be read and re-read many times Review Quote The conclusion of an extraordinary achievement ... a story of defeat made glorious by courage and legend, a quartet that gives us back our own history. They will be read and re-read many times Promotional "Headline" The magnificent, heart-rending final novel of the worlds most famous warrior queen. Details ISBN0553814087 Pages 784 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Year 2007 ISBN-10 0553814087 ISBN-13 9780553814088 Format Paperback Imprint Bantam Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Media Book Author Manda Scott Language English Series Boudica UK Release Date 2007-02-01 Publication Date 2007-02-01 AU Release Date 2007-02-01 NZ Release Date 2007-02-01 Subtitle (Boudica 4): An arresting and spell-binding historical epic which brings Iron-Age Britain to life Birth 1912 Death 1982 Position Author Alternative 9780857500489 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145075769;

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