The White Mare
Published on 18. March 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-7528-6017-6 (ISBN)
Description
AD 79 and Agricola, the ruthless governor of Roman Britain, is turning his attentions to the last unconquered territory in Britain - Alba, Scotland. Rhiann is a courageous and beautiful Scottish princess and priestess scarred by her violent past. Of noble blood, she faces what for her is the ultimate sacrifice - a forced marriage - to protect the freedom of her people. Eremon is an enigmatic Irish prince in exile, who must seek an alliance elsewhere to regain his throne. Will he prove himself to be the man who can unite the squabbling Celtic tribes against the more ominous threat of Rome? With war and chaos looming for her people, Rhiann finds herself drawn into an unexpected journey of the spirit and heart, which will reveal the true purpose of her life. THE WHITE MARE is the first novel in the Dalriada Trilogy and marks the arrival of an outstanding new talent in historical fiction. In the grand tradition of the historical epic, it is a tale of heroic deeds, of kinship and kingship, and the struggle for power, honour, freedom, and love.
Reviews / Votes
'A fine historical epic' WOMAN'S OWN 'It requires a special sort of imagination to create a a plausible vision of Britain at the itme of the Roman conquest. Jules Watson's White Mare, the first in an epic trilogy of life in Celtic Britain, rises effortlessly to the challenge.' DAILY EXPRESS 'It's a sweeping tale of the struggle for love, honour, freedom and power.' W.I. HOME & COUNTRY 'In the grand tadition of the historical epic, this is a tale of heroic deeds, kinship and kingship. Truly sumptuous reading.' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST 'This fresh and interesting page turner is a confident and assured debut.' HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEWMore details
Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
map
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
707 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7528-6017-6 (9780752860176)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jules Watson was born in Australia to English parents and later married a Scot. She came to fiction via archaeology and public relations, working most recently as a freelance writer in England. She and her husband divide their time between the United Kingdom and Australia.