"...the author brings the culture and society of Celtic Britain vividly to life - and in this book there is also an intriguing contrast with the ordered, militaristic lifestyle of the occupying Romans." AD 71 Northern Roman Britain. Ravaged at the Battle of Whorl, Brennus of Garrigill is irrevocably changed. Brennus embraces a new identity as Bran, vowing to avert Roman domination of Brigantia. Though how, when he and Ineda - his healer's granddaughter - are forced to labour for the Roman IX Legion? Trading with the usurpers provides opportunities for gathering information, but after they are attacked by a Roman patrol, Ineda cannot be found. Distraught with her loss, can Bran find a new occupation? The adventures of the Garrigill Clan continue...