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.

©2024 PC Cast (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

I want more

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

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.

Becomes Relentless—in Boudicca fashion

Fascinating and evocative of a lost time that lives. Battles scenes, love scenes, familia and tribe scenes all build a world and a people. Narration is well done.

Very well written.

The book was well written and kept me interested the whole time! The author was able to transport me the life and times of Boudicca.

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.

Historical Fiction Amazingness!!

Ok, I am absolutely a sucker for historical fiction- particularly Tudor England and before… but there’s a lot of “crap” - poorly written junk out there, so sometimes it’s just a crapshoot when you pick up a book like this… but I decided to give it a shot.

I’ve always heard and admired the various versions of the brave and fierce Warrior Queen Boudicca, so when I happened across this book, I was a little skeptical, yet, interested— I wondered what version I would encounter this time… holy wow… Yes! Yes! Yes!! Wonderful book- masterfully written!!

You really feel like Boudicca is talking to you- like you’re there. You can feel her emotions and understand her thoughts, her fears… and especially her pain. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but there is some heartbreaking brutality in the beginning- had me in tears… it was hard to read… but stick with it. I promise, it’s soooo worth it. And even though we all know - or -*think* we know how Boudicca’s story ends… I promise you this book will surprise you- ALSO… this book is a fantastic testament of “it’s about the journey” - about the experience along the way— how we live, how we love, the things we value and how hard we’re willing to fight for and protect those things… and of course- faith. The characters are all well developed, but Boudicca herself js… *chef’s kiss* Boudicca’s unwavering faith in her Goddess Andraste… her deep, pure, soul-piecing love for Rhan, her daughters, and Maldwyn … her loyalty & commitment to her people, and her outright strength and bravery are awe inspiring… and every bit of how I’ve always imaged her to be. This book is a well written treasure and a spectacular escape into historical fiction… loved it!!