One woman's quest to defend her culture.


Britain, 47 AD.


Since the slaughter of her people, Ailia has been surviving alone in the forest, but she can no longer live in grief.


She has a title to bear and a war to win.


She travels to the remote Welsh mountains in search of the charismatic war king, Caradog, who is leading a bitter guerrilla campaign against the encroaching Roman army. She proves herself an indispensable advisor to the war king, but as the bond between them deepens, pressure mounts for a final battle that will determine the future of Britain.


And Ailia soon realises the terrible role she must play to save the soul of her country.


Praise for Skin


'A visceral tale of ritual, magic and violence' The Sunday Times


'A page-turning novel of transcendence and change' Guardian