Review
An enthralling account of the Roman occupation of Britain. A powerfully written debut in a novel that lingers long- Michael Morpurgo --Michael Morpurgo
Product Description
It is AD 60 and a young Celtic girl is caught in the crossfire of Roman Britain at war. Aifa is a thinker whose quietness and fears inspire her warrior father to call her Mouse. But when she is captured and sold as a slave to a Roman household in Londinium, she learns unexpected courage. Her new life is alien, cruel and unjust, and the favour she finds with her high-born mistress breeds resentment among her fellow slaves. As she faces bullying, humiliation and many dangers, her faith in the goddess Epona sustains her. But finally she is alone. Can she survive hunger, pain and sickness to find what she is looking for? This is an action adventure with depth and heart.
About the Author
Sue Hampton wrote stories as a child, inspired by her father, Paul, who was a poet. Now a teacher in Hertfordshire, she originally began Spirit and Fire as a Story Time read for her class when they were studying the Romans. A lot of research went into getting the historical details right. Her other two children s novels from Pegasus, Voice of The Aspen and Shutdown, will be available in November 07 and early 08. She writes adult fiction too.
