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By: Elodie Harper
Narrated by: Elodie Harper, Nathalie Emmanuel
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Bloomsbury presents Boudicca's Daughter by Elodie Harper, read by Nathalie Emmanuel with an introduction read by Elodie Harper.

'Boudicca’s Daughter is Elodie Harper’s masterpiece.' Costanza Casati, bestselling author of Babylonia
'A beautiful, breathtaking novel... pre-order it immediately!' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne
'One of the best books I have ever read.' Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

Boudicca. Infamous warrior, queen of the British Iceni tribe and mastermind of one of history’s greatest revolts. Her defeat spelled ruin for her people, yet still her name is enough to strike fear into Roman hearts.

But what of the woman who grew up in her shadow?

The woman who has her mother’s looks and cunning but a spirit all of her own?

The woman whose desperate bid for survival will take her from Britain’s sacred marshlands to the glittering façades of Nero’s Roman Empire…

Born to a legend. Forced to fight. Determined to succeed.

Meet Solina.

Boudicca’s Daughter.

*CRITICS LOVE ELODIE HARPER*
‘Magnificent’ Observer
’A triumph’ The Times
‘Dazzling’ Daily Mail
‘Gripping’ Independent
'One-of-a-kind' Red Magazine
'Captivating' Heat Magazine

*AUTHORS LOVE ELODIE HARPER*
‘Phenomenal’ Jennifer Saint
‘Extraordinary’ Costanza Casati
'Beautiful' Susan Stokes-Chapman
‘Tender… powerful’ Samantha Shannon
‘Richly imagined' Louise O'Neill
'Spellbinding' Anna Mazzola

*READERS LOVE ELODIE HARPER*
’Elodie's writing style is a dream’
’Enlightening… transports you back in time’
’A work of art. I will read absolutely anything Elodie Harper writes’
'I have loved every page of this wonderful story’
’Essential reading for fans of historical fiction’©2025 Elodie Harper (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ancient Historical Fiction Motherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Rome Women Heartfelt Inspiring Royalty
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I was bereft when the Wolf Den trilogy ended, but with her hotly anticipated new standalone, Boudicca’s Daughter, Elodie has surpassed herself. A beautiful, breathtaking novel about what it takes to survive in the shadow of legend, Boudicca’s Daughter is a furious page-turner, a raw, emotional journey, and a profound meditation on family and legacy. I loved this novel – pre-order it immediately! (Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne)
Elodie Harper continues her legacy of writing powerful, complex women with the story of Solina, daughter of history’s favourite heroine Boudicca. What struck me most about this story is the precision to detail, along with the lyricism which brought such rich depictions to life. There is a deeply introspective nature in Harper’s exploration of antiquity, in particular in her writing of relationships between men and women, oppressors and the oppressed. Without a doubt, Harper is one of the most important writers working in historical fiction today and we are all richer for the existence of her work. (Nikita Gill, author of Hekate)
'I am trying to find words to express how much I adored BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER. Elodie Harper is the most magnificent writer and this is her best book yet. Immersive, captivating, heart-breaking, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER is brilliantly propulsive, bringing ancient Britain and crumbling Rome to roaring life. Solina is the most brilliantly, fiercely wonderful woman. I loved watching her grow and change, and the way Elodie is able to let contradictory feelings and urges sit side by side: her characters are so wonderfully real and fully realised. This is certainly my book of the year. (Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman)
Boudicca’s Daughter is Elodie Harper’s masterpiece. A story of the infamous rebellion led by the British queen and its aftermath, it is narrated from the perspectives of the women who suffered, then made the Roman empire bleed. From the forests of Roman Britain to the glittering palaces of the empire’s capital, the novel is a shocking reflection on the relationship between virtue and power, honour and vengeance. And its heart is Solina, a woman left unknown by Roman historians and yet whose resilience and cunning Elodie conjures with such skill – her strength, her vulnerability, her desire for freedom and love but, most of all, her will to survive. (Costanza Casati, author of Clytemnestra)
Elodie Harper is a master storyteller with an extraordinary gift for recreating the past.... Solina is a character you can’t help but love. Defined by her courage, moral complexity and heartfelt goodness, I defy anyone not to be completely beguiled by her and the world in which she exists. This is historical fiction of the highest quality. (Elizabeth Fremantle, author of Disobedience)
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I loved this amazing book. There is nothing that I do not like about it. I love Elodie Harper's way of writing. The characters become so real. This book is totally absorbing and beautifully written. I thoroughly recommend this book.

I fell in love with Solina, and Boudicca!!! They are inspirational!!

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This book takes you back to the human stories of Ancient Britain's and Roman. The characters are detailed and full of human flaws

Excellent story with links to history

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I loved this like I loved the wooden trilogy. I wished it would go on and certainly would relish a book 2.

the characters are so engrossing

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I love the way Harper writes real women in difficult situations making tough choices. They are flawed as people but it makes them so real and relatable

Fantastic

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Love this author, her immersive writing creates a world you can see and even smell. Brilliant strong characters and fantastic plots. After the Wolf Den trilogy, this didn’t disappoint.

Fantastic read

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