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by Barbara Erskine (Author)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (2 April 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007174276
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007174270
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,276 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Praise for 'Daughters of Fire': 'Riveting timeslip novel.' Fanny Blake, Woman and Home 'A fascinating spotlight on a dark age.' Bella Praise for Barbara Erskine: 'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson.' Sunday Times 'Readers of Barbara Erskine are held in thrall.' Woman's Realm 'Stephen King meeting Ruth Rendell.' Frank Delaney 'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable.' The Times

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The sweeping new novel from the bestselling author of 'Hiding From the Light' and 'Whispers in the Sand' switches between Roman Britain and the present day where history dramatically impacts on the lives of three women. Two thousand years ago, as the Romans invade Britannia, the princess who will become the powerful queen of the great tribe of the Brigantes, watches the enemies of her people come ever closer. Cartimandua's world is, from the start, a maelstrom of love and conflict; revenge and retribution. In the present day, Edinburgh-based historian, Viv Lloyd Rees, has immersed herself in the legends surrounding the Celtic queen. She has written a book and is working on a dramatisation of the young queen's life with the help of actress, Pat Hebden. Cartimandua's life takes one unexpected turn after another as tragedy changes the course of her future. But the young queen has formidable enemies -- among them Venutios, her childhood sparring partner, and Medb, a woman whose jealousy threatens not only her happiness but her life. Viv's Head of Department, Hugh Graham, hounds her as she struggles to hide her visions of Cartimandua and her conviction that they are real. Her obsession grows ever more persistent and threatening as she takes possession of an ancient brooch that carries a curse. Both Pat and Hugh are drawn into this dual existence of bitter rivalry and overwhelming love as past envelopes present and the trio find themselves facing the greatest danger of their lives.

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brillant !!!, 14 Aug 2006
By Kd Wj Legg "leggsey" (Hampshire England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daughters of Fire (Hardcover)
I was hooked from page one and could not put this book down.
Barbara Erskine manages to weave the past and present as only she can, and if you are a fan of her books as I am then dont miss this one, its great and you wont be disappointed !!
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb read - as always from this talented writer, 18 Aug 2006
This review is from: Daughters of Fire (Hardcover)
This book will be no disappointment to Barbara Erskine fans. As always a most fascinating story, based on many well researched facts. The whole story flows, and I had to savour every word, so as not to reach the end too quickly! I have read all of this superb writers books, not once but many times, and no doubt I shall be reading this one again and again..... I hope we may soon hear that another book will be on the way. Congratulations Barbara, your books are SUPERB!
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Mystical, Magical Book, 20 April 2007
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
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Barbara Erskine is a history graduate and no doubt this has helped her a great deal in her writing of historical novels. She has several best selling internationally acclaimed novels and these help to demonstrate her love of history and also her interest in the supernatural. She lives with her family in an ancient manor house near Colchester, a place that is, itself steeped in history, particularly around the time of the Roman occupation.

Much to my shame I always used to think that good historical novels were always written by men, which of course is complete nonsense and Barbara Erskine is one of those female authors who prove the point. This book switches between the past, Roman Britain and the present day, where history impacts quite dramatically on the lives of three women.

The novel features Cartiimandua, a young woman destined to become the ruler of one of the greatest British tribes, the Brigantes. As her power grows her life becomes ever more complicated. She knows that she enemies on all sides, not only from the Roman invaders but people much closer to her. She has to make a choice that will change the future forever . . .

In the present day, Viv Lloyd Rees a historian has specialized in the tales that abound about the Celtic queen. She becomes so immersed in her work that she starts to have visions of Cartimandua herself. Viv's obsession with the subject becomes even greater when she takes possession of an ancient brooch. A piece of jewellery that provides a link with the past. Then suddenly without warning the past intertwines with the present and Viv finds herself in danger of her life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars another ghostly tale
Once again the old formula is followed but the book passes a few nights pleasantly.
Published 3 months ago by C. Ashton

5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic...I urge you to read it!
I can't understand how other reviewers have said this is boring.

It is one of the most gripping books I have ever read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. M. E. Collings

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as 'Lady of Hay'
Like others before, I too was very reluctantly disappointed in this book as it did repeat the same things over and over again. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. D. Penn

2.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive and corny
My favourite type of book to read is fiction which is based on history so I was really looking forward to this book by Barbara Erskine, but I was really disappointed. Read more
Published 11 months ago by K.G.

1.0 out of 5 stars Daughters of Fire by Barbara Erskine
I absolutely loved all Barbara Erskine's previous books. I was so much looking forward to reading her latest novel. What a complete disappointment it turned out to be. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Rosemary Ford

3.0 out of 5 stars Daughters of Fire
I have all of Barbara Erskine's books. She is an excellent author. The only comment I would like to make about Daughters of Fire was that for me it went into too much detail. Read more
Published 21 months ago by G. Cullen

1.0 out of 5 stars Immeasurably disappointing
This was the first of Erskine's novels that I read and I was thoroughly disappointed
There are a number of problems I had with the novel;
-In Daughters of Fire... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Sparky

1.0 out of 5 stars Utter Rubbish
I thought this book was awful, and I can't begin to imagine why people have rated it so highly; I would love to point them in the direction of some truly good books. Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2007 by K. Dixon

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read.....
I am not usually a fan of books that have more than one story going on at the same time but this book moves between the Iron Age and the present and back again very smoothly with... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2007 by V. Blackburn

4.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling Read
This is the first Barbara Erskine book I read - I have since read Lady of Hay and am about to start another one of hers which I have just ordered. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2007 by M. J. Millar

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