Boudicca's Daughter

“The only thing I knew about Boudicca’s daughters was that they were raped. That was the inciting incident for Boudicca’s revolt. They’re never named, and you never hear anything about their story in the sources.What I really loved about this book is that it brought to life somebody who was just a footnote. It builds a whole world and a life for this person we know nothing about. It’s done in such a way that, as long as you accept that it’s fiction, it was a really good way of trying to step into the shoes of someone who has found themselves on the edge of two worlds.” Read more...

The Best Adventure Novels: The 2026 Wilbur Smith Prize

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