The Celtic King's Daughter: An Ancient World Romance
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43AD: The despised and dreaded Roman army invades Britannia, determined to crush the Celtic tribes and claim their land for its empire. Sorcha, daughter of the king of the Durotriges tribe, is devasted when her father is killed during battle against the Romans. She yearns for revenge. Instead, when the Romans march towards her hillfort home, intent on conquest, Sorcha is commanded to lead her clan’s women and children to safety.
On the way, she captures a Roman cavalry officer and is persuaded to spare his life and hold him as a hostage.
Lucius Gallus Antonius has been raised to serve Rome. Achieving his family’s ambition to enter Rome’s senatorial class rests with him. He must prove himself as an outstanding leader to Vespasian, commander of the Second Legion, and return to Rome in glory as one of the conquerors of Britannia. His capture by Sorcha jeopardizes not just his goal but also his life. Lucius must escape and return to the army of Vespasian, to share in its victory as it imposes the will of Rome on the barbarian Celts.
As the displaced Durotriges people settle into their refuge, they face mounting threats from their enemies. Sorcha and Lucius must work together to defend their new homeland. Sorcha begins to forget that the beguiling Lucius is her enemy—while Lucius comes to admire the beautiful and indomitable Sorcha.
Can they fight their growing attraction, or will they surrender to it? And if they yield to their desires, will the fates allow them happiness?
The Celtic King’s Daughter, book #1 of The Divided Isles Saga, is a spicy M/F romance novel featuring: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and forbidden love tropes. Perfect for fans of historical romance, action-adventure, and lovers torn between duty and desire.
The Divided Isles Saga, commencing in the first century AD, follows the lives and loves of the Celtic queen, Alina, (featured in the prequel Beginnings) and her female descendants over generations. Each book is set in a time of division in Britain caused by invasion, civil war, cultural or political differences. For an enhanced reading experience, read Beginnings, before The Celtic King's Daughter.
Other books in The Divided Isles Saga:
~Romano-Britain series~
Beginnings (free prequel)
Sons of Rebellion (Book #2)
The Rebellious Daughter (Book #3)
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About the author
Isabella Hargreaves is an award-winning historical romance author. She writes Romance through the Ages, with a story to tell from the Regency era to Ancient Britain and to 1920s Australia. She writes sweet Regency and Australian historical romances, and spicy action romances over a range of eras.
Isabella lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she works as an historian and is butler to three moggies. When she's not reading and writing, Isabella loves horse-riding and scenic walks. She dreams of an around-the-world trip to indulge these passions.
