Boudicca

A Novel

De: P. C. Cast

Narrado por: Ell Potter

From P. C. Cast, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the landmark House of Night urban fantasy series, comes an epic, lusty, magic-filled romantasy about British warrior queen Boudicca. Perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Madeline Miller!

In Roman-occupied Britain, the Iceni tribe crowns an extraordinary new queen. Tall and flame-haired, Boudicca is devoted to Andraste, the Iceni’s patron goddess, known for her raven familiar, her fierceness and her swirling blue tattoos. Boudicca and her two young daughters will carry the tribe forward in dangerous times.

Roman tax collector Catus Decianus, expecting weakness in a female ruler, launches a devastating attack on the tribe’s stronghold. Boudicca and her family barely survive—but they refuse to bend the knee. She calls a war council, bringing together her most trustworthy allies, including her childhood friend Rhan, now a powerful Druid seer, and the horse master Maldwyn, whose devotion to Boudicca runs deeper than a warrior to a queen.

Surprising the Romans, Boudicca’s armies sack the wealthy cities of Camulodunum, Londinium and Veralamium. As the snow falls, the Celts retreat to a hidden valley to plot their assault on the remaining Roman legions, determined to force the invaders from Britan.

But in the jagged ice of winter the Druid Rhan foresees a tragic end to Boudicca’s rebellion. Although the defeat of the Iceni is spelled out in signs sent by the gods, Rhan swears she will alter the future and save her queen. Now the battle-hardened Boudicca must put her trust in the powers of the otherworld to save her from both the traitors in her midst and from Rome’s mighty legions.

Inspired by the rich history of Boudicca’s attack on Roman Britain, bestselling author P. C. Cast crafts an epic, mythic retelling of one of time’s most legendary female warriors.

Absolutely wonderful! as Always!!!

I was captured by page one! you immediately fall into that era and magic an feel as if you are a ghost on an adventure with Boudicca as the good and bad things that have happened to the tribe iceni and the druids and the Queen herself.A Beautifully written tale of the fierce Queen Boudicca! and the Bravery and faith in her goddess to keep surviving.

Historical context, engaging story

Loved the characters and narrator. one of my best books to read this year. I strongly recommend this book.

I want more

I really enjoyed the story of Boudicca. I live the story of a strong woman. I want more.

Beautifully Vivid and Incredible Historical Fiction!

I cried and laughed and cheered through this book, be mindful of the content warnings! I didn't know much about Boudica before this book but after reading the author notes, I love how much she kept to actual historical facts about the Iceni and the Romans in Briton, the events as they happened, and probable reasons for why things turned out as they did with a dash of mystical elements that could have been believed by the peoples of these times. I really enjoyed the fast pacing of the action sequences followed by the slower pace of the everyday life scenes of a woman dedicated to protecting, providing for, and loving her people. Like I said, I CRIED through some of this book so bring your tissues and your sword and be ready for one hell of a ride!

Amazing, captivating.

I could not stop listening. This book had me absolutely obsessed, it held me as if I were there to witness every detail, every word spoken, every battle fought and every heartbreak. I bawled, laughed and hurt right along with the protagonist…… with Boudicca. This will be a repeat read to add to my library.