It is AD 60: The flame of rebellion that has been smouldering for twenty years of Roman occupation has flared into a conflagration that will consume the land and all who live in it. There is no going back. The Boudica has been flogged and her daughters raped, and her son has burned a Roman watchtower in an act of blatant insurgency. This is the time to act: the Roman governor has marched his legions west to destroy the druidic stronghold of Mona, leaving his capital and a vital port hopelessly undefended in the face of twenty thousand warriors aching for vengeance. But to crush the legions for all time, Boudica must do more than lead her army in the greatest rebellion Britain has ever known. She must find healing for herself, for the land - and for Graine, her eight-year-old daughter, who has taken refuge on Mona. Is revenge worth it under any circumstances, or is the cost more than anyone can bear? Colchester is burning and London is lost without hope. Amidst fire and bloody revolution, the Boudica and those around her must find what matters most, now and for ever. "Dreaming the Serpent Spear" is the final novel in Manda Scott's bestselling Boudica series.
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'A spectacular conclusion to a highly enjoyable quartet of historical novels.’ -- Books Quarterly
'Manda Scott is an exceptional writer ... Great imagination coupled with historical research of intelligence and integrity ... Wonderful.' -- Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth
‘ ... A spectacular conclusion to a highly enjoyable quartet of historical novels.’ -- Books Quarterly
'Manda Scott is an exceptional writer ... Great imagination coupled with historical research of intelligence and integrity ... Wonderful.' -- Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth
‘ ... A spectacular conclusion to a highly enjoyable quartet of historical novels.’ -- Books Quarterly
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AD 60: The flame of rebellion that has been smouldering for twenty years of Roman occupation has flared into a conflagration that will consume the land and all who live in it.
There is no going back. The Boudica has been flogged and her daughters raped, and her son has burned a Roman watchtower in an act of blatant insurgency.
There is no going back. The Boudica has been flogged and her daughters raped, and her son has burned a Roman watchtower in an act of blatant insurgency.
This is the time to act: the Roman governor has marched his legions west to destroy the druidic stronghold of Mona, leaving his capital and a vital seaport hopelessly undefended in the face of twenty thousand warriors aching for vengeance.
But to crush the legions for all time, Boudica must do more than lead her army in the greatest rebellion Britain has ever known. She must find healing for herself, for the land – and for Graine, her eight-year-old daughter, who has taken refuge on Mona.
Is revenge worth it under any circumstances, or is the cost more than anyone can bear?
Colchester is burning and London is lost without hope. Amidst fire and bloody revolution, the Boudica and those around her must find what matters most, now and for ever.
Dreaming the Serpent Spear is the final novel in Manda Scott’s bestselling Boudica series.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
You really must read the first 3 books before reading this final one. So many stories and plots and sub-plots were revealed over this whole series. With the seeds of each character's destiny put forward and then resolved with perfect clarity in this final volume.
It is an amazing finale. Yes, the written history of Boudica's demise is fairly well known, but as always it's the way Manda Scott has interpreted history and woven the threads together that makes this book have such tension ans suspense. Knowing that Boudica dies in the end, doesn't stop this book from pulling the reader in and letting them almost see and feel the events that happen.
The battle scenes from the various points of view of different characters are wonderful, and set a real ambience in the reader's mind. And as always the ideas on the "dreaming" culture and how that is portrayed is superlative and fascinating.
The character development has also been brilliant, and you can really feel the changes and growth in such characters like Cunomar and Valerius and Graine. There is a surprising storyline with Valerius and Cygfa towards the end, and the the heartbreaking choices and feelings of Valerius and Corvus, knowing they'll face each other in battle is fantastic writing.
When the end comes, both of the book and of Boudica herself it's hard not to shed a tear or two. It is beautifully written, with characters you can really love(or hate) and it's hard not to feel you have been on a journey with them all, with nearly all the loose ends clearly resolved and still with plenty of room for personal thoughts and theories. Stunning book!! Thank you Manda Scott!!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By J. Chippindale
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Format:Hardcover
This is the fourth book of what was to have been a trilogy, the author obviously had second thoughts and thank goodness she did. I believe that this one is the best of the lot, or maybe it is because it is still the freshest in my mind, no matter, they are all a triumph of historical fiction.
I do not think there is a boring page, never mind a boring chapter in any of them.
Most people who have any interest in history will have some knowledge of the Queen of the Iceni, what befell her and her daughters and the pain and suffering she rained down on the Roman invader in retribution.. . .
The Warrior Queen has burned Colchester to the ground and the Roman's are leaving London. Rome's forces are stretched to the limit and their chain of command is broken. Never in the history of the legions have the Roman forces been in such disarray.
Can Boudica sustain her advance against the might of Rome. Will she ever she her daughter Graine again. The young girl has taken refuge on the island of Mona will her mother succeed where others have failed. Can she unite the land of Britain against its invaders, or will the might of Rome finally impose its iron will on the tribes of Britain.
I do not think there is a boring page, never mind a boring chapter in any of them.
Most people who have any interest in history will have some knowledge of the Queen of the Iceni, what befell her and her daughters and the pain and suffering she rained down on the Roman invader in retribution.. . .
The Warrior Queen has burned Colchester to the ground and the Roman's are leaving London. Rome's forces are stretched to the limit and their chain of command is broken. Never in the history of the legions have the Roman forces been in such disarray.
Can Boudica sustain her advance against the might of Rome. Will she ever she her daughter Graine again. The young girl has taken refuge on the island of Mona will her mother succeed where others have failed. Can she unite the land of Britain against its invaders, or will the might of Rome finally impose its iron will on the tribes of Britain.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
After waiting for a year with baited breath for the concluding book of Manda Scott's 'Boudica' series, I found the story being taken to new levels, after experiencing the detail of the tribal rites, and the mind-blowing scene of the final battle... The constant love shown between Valerius and Corvus, despite being on opposing sides, is heart-breaking - especially in the concluding chapters. An appropriate finish to an immensely realistic series. For anyone interested in fictional works (largely refenced on fact) about Boudica, 'Dreaming the Serpent Spear', and it precending counter-parts are must-reads.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
What an excellent insight to our own British history and It was brought really well to life by Manda Scott, loved it.
Published 1 month ago by S Sugar
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The Boudica's Serpent Spear Final Epic Battle!
This book is the 4th and final part of the epic Boudica series and it's one of the few series that I will cherish for ever. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Clemens Schoonderwoert
5.0 out of 5 stars
A masterpiece
So, we have arrived at the final climatic novel of Scott's series. Having started with a touch too much fantasy in the opener the previous two efforts have been high quality and... Read more
Published on 29 July 2010 by Mark
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An Absolute Triumph
This is the fourth book of what was to have been a trilogy, the author obviously had second thoughts and thank goodness she did. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2007 by J. Chippindale
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the most well known part of the story
This is the fourth book in what was originally conceived as a triology the most well known part of the Boudica's story but still as captivating and imaginative as the other three... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006 by "bboudicca"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boudicca triumphs!
This is the fifth and final book in Manda Scott's Boudicca series, and I think it's the best so far. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2006 by 1st Honeybee
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