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Revolt
Year
2025
Language
ENGLISH
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JF Ridgley
Summary
A.D. 60... Three towns writhe under Boudica's, the Iceni queen, wrath, as she leads her warriors intent on destroying all things Roman - be it Roman temples, Roman villas, or entire families sympathetic to Rome. Nothing is left in her trail of destruction as 200,000 warriors fight with her to rid Britannia of the Roman scourge. At stake is Suetonius Paulinus's reputation. Can he afford to lose...to a woman? With the Britanni on his tail, Suetonius finally locates the perfect battlefield to face their wrath. With only 80,000 legionaries, will he destroy Boudica and her horde of warriors or will he endure the disgrace in Rome for losing-to a woman? In this horrific historical revolt against Roman injustice. Julius Agricola-Rome's tribune, and Rhianna-Boudica's youngest daughter, become ensnared in the harsh worlds that are determined to destroy each other. As Julius attempts to protect Rhianna, love blossoms. But, Rhianna's betrothed -- Calgacus --saves her from the hands of the Roman. Now pregnant with Agricola's son, Rhiannia's concern is, will Calgacus accept the child. and Through their eyes, the revolt reveals the horrors of what both armies must confront. Who will survive this historical battle? Bonus short story: CHRYSALIS. Like a butterfly, Morrigan changes from victim to victor -- a dangerous butterfly. Now Rome should fear her. Assaulted and raped, Boudica's other daughter wants the destruction of the Roman soldiers who raided her family's village, Morrigan decides she wants revenge and desires to learn to fight. The journey from victim to victor nearly tears her soul out. But as she grows strong, with the other warriors at her back, she becomes someone the Roman legions need fear.