Daughter of the Mists

By: Elena Collins

Narrated by: Antonia Beamish

'A seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope' Alexandra Walsh

AD 61

Brittania is in the hands of the Romans but when the conquering army betray the dead King Prasutagus by defiling his daughters, his Queen, Boudicca, is determined to regain her land.

Iceni slave Brea remembers little of the time before the Romans, and has grown used to their louche and indulgent customs. She diligently goes about her duties looking after the artless Aurelia, wife-to-be of the handsome war hero Marcellus, but her longing for freedom and her desire to find her lost father, are never far from her mind.

Present Day

When Hanna returns to Norfolk from years working abroad, the strange dreams of her adolescence return: indistinct figures in tunics, mighty soldiers in armour, gladiators, temples, an Iceni warrior woman leading her people. Gradually Hanna’s dreams begin to slip into the present as visions in the famous mists rolling across the fens, and as shocks of recognition when a new face moves to her childhood home.

As Hanna realises that she has a connection with a tragedy that occurred many years before, so Brea has to understand that her fate is bound up with her Roman master. And as the drumbeat of rebellion gets ever closer Brea must make the fatal choice between love and loyalty while Hanna has to find a way to make peace with the past.

USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this heart-breaking and unforgettable timeslip novel, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise Douglas.

©2023 Elena Collins (P)2023 Boldwood Books

Psychic archaeology

What a beautiful story. History enfolded with one woman finding herself. Lovely to read about Roman life and history I was not familiar with, even if it’s fiction. An engaging read

Great historical romance

Story and performance were excellent. It was tough to take on a time period about which we know little but Elena Collins does an outstanding job.

A good surprise

Some books engage me from the beginning. This is one that did. I will look for more books by this author.

present and distant past

I like the story of Bria and wanted it more developed. The ending felt like it missed something.

I loved the blending of history and time.

The blending of time and place and belonging to a place and the history of past and present. I don’t want to say much more. I loved this box.