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Daughters of Fire. Barbara Erskine Paperback – April 2, 2007

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The sweeping new novel from the bestselling author of LADY OF HAY switches between Roman Britain and the present day where history dramatically impacts on the lives of three women.

The Romans are landing in Britannia…

Cartimandua, the young woman destined to rule the great Brigantes tribe, watches the invaders come ever closer. Her life has always been a maelstrom of love, conflict and revenge, but it only becomes more turbulent and complicated with power. Her political skills are threatened by her personal choices, and Cartimandua finds she has made formidable enemies on all sides as she faces a decision which will change the futures of all around her.

In the present day, historian Viv Lloyd Rees has immersed herself in the legends surrounding the Celtic queen. Viv struggles to hide her visions of Cartimandua and her conviction that they are real. But her obsession becomes more persistent when she finds an ancient brooch that carries a curse. Bitter rivalries and overwhelming passions are reawakened as past envelops present and Viv finds herself in the greatest danger of her life.

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    480 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  4. Publication date
    April 2, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    5.06 x 1.44 x 7.8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0007174276
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0007174270
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‘Riveting timeslip novel.’ Fanny Blake, Woman and Home

‘A fascinating spotlight on a dark age.’ Bella

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'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson.' Sunday Times

‘Readers of Barbara Erskine are held in thrall.’
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‘Stephen King meeting Ruth Rendell.’ Frank Delaney

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Discover a new favourite read from the Sunday Times bestselling author of historical fiction

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; New edition (April 2, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0007174276
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007174270
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 1.44 x 7.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 611 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars but I did genuinely love this!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2015
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This was the first book I've read from this author and I couldn't put it down. I was continually surprised by the characters and the plot twists. Truly had no idea where this was going and was completely caught off guard several times along the way. I'm generally not a fan of anything contemporary, but I did genuinely love this!
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Kathy Archambeau
5.0 out of 5 stars A Story of Celtic Gods and Queens
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A tale of old England and it's Roman overlords, and a haunting page turner that will leave you breathless with fascination horror and deep questions!
I love Barbara Erskine, all her books are always page turners with deep insight and historical value!
Highly recommend
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Linda Demaree
4.0 out of 5 stars Daughters of Fire Sizzles
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2015
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Let me start by saying that I love Barbara Erskine's novels . . . some more than others, but that is to be expected. I give this one a strong 3.5 - 4 because it kept me reading and interested, for the most part. I feel the story drug in parts, and could maybe have been completed in less pages, but it was still an extremely good story. Barbara Erskine excels at Celtic history novels, and especially of the Druids of whom we know so little about. This is like a time travel novel that goes back and forth from the present day to two thousand years ago when the Romans invade Britannia, and centers upon the life of Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes, and Venutios, her husband and King in his own right, and the evil Medb, whose jealousy Cartimandua's happiness as well as her life. Viv Lloyd Rees is a Celtic historian in Edinburgh, who has written the story of Cartimandua only to be challenged by her Head of Department, Hugh Graham, that her story is based not on fact but on conjecture. Although it is Viv who is experiencing Cartimandua's memories and bringing history to life. You cannot go wrong with this novel for it is indeed a very good read. Barbara Erskine stands alone when it comes to mood, atmosphere and excitement of Celtic history. My favorites are still Midnight Is A Lonely Place and House of Echoes, Lady of Hay and Child of the Phoenix, but you will not be disappointed with Daughters of Fire if you decide to read it. As a matter of fact, do yourself a favor and read all of Barbara Erskine's novels - you will love them.
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Evelyn D. Batchelor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Author, Enjoyed Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2013
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I've read most of Barbara Erskine's books and have thoroughly enjoyed each one of them. Daughters of Fire was one I had not read and again I found it very well written and enjoyable to read.
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Philio Georgiades
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2013
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Once again, Barbara Erskine delivered a great story between past and present, her stories and characters are so believable that I have to remind myself that she is writing fiction! Great book and I'd recommend it to everybody.
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Lilly Flora
3.0 out of 5 stars (3.5 stars) Typical and frustrating Erskine
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2007
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There is this incredibly annoying sticker on the front of my copy of this book that says, "Find out why millions of readers love Erskine!" Now, I hate stickers on books. They mess up the covers and make them look shabby. And aside from that this book is not a particularly good example of why millions of readers love Erskine; in fact I am not sure millions of readers love Erskine, I certainly like her but it is a like born of a combination of amusement, genuine enjoyment and deep frustration. I will explain. If you are not familiar with Barbara Erskine she writes novels that combine history with the paranormal, normally by means of possession or ghosts or past lives-always with some kind of tragic romance thrown in that failed in a past incarnation/ghost history....but has hopes of succeeding in this life.

This book is pretty typical Erskine, following the mold above. Like all her novels it's frustrating because of the inexplicably evil people/ghosts, the ease of fixing things in the end, the way people shift from being afraid to exultant in the situation within a matter of minutes.

The story: Viv is a history professor with a penchant for married men who has written a book about Cartimandua, a Celtic queen contemporary of Boudicca, only instead of rebelling against Rome she became an ally of the hated invaders. Viv's book has pissed off her widowed superior who she's in love with, Hugh, because her sources can't be verified because....she dreamed the past! The queen has come to her in her sleep and told her the story of her life. Now her contemporaries come through as ghosts or sprit and a whole bunch of confusing stuff happens which features murder, romance and madness!! Very typical for Erskine, and very frustrating.

While in the beginning this book has a tight feel and everything seems to make sense it unwinds as it goes on, until I was a little lost. Still the adrenaline of the ending makes up for some of it. And there this there issue the book brings up about history.

It's very easy for me to view Cartimandua as a traitor, being of Celtic descent myself. However reading this book I have decided that it is impossible to judge history. You can observe, deduce, find evidence, make conclusions, but no matter how well informed or educated or creative you are you'll never know what was really going on, what Cartimandua was really thinking or feeling or her true motives. This of course does not apply to people like Hitler, but rather to historical people of disputed personality and morality.

Anyway, this book is not a total waste of time. Its typical Erskine like I said, which is difficult but can be fun. This isn't the best book I've read by her ("House of Echoes" creepy but not overdone), but it's not the worst ("On the Edge of Darkness" which was just awful.)

Three point five stars.
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Hazel
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2012
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A perfect read. All characters very alive and a wonderful plot.I just love her stories and can't wait for more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
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Ruth Brothwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Girl power!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2024
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One of the best novels ever…this author never disappoints. I learned history as well as enjoyed the story. Girl power!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Are you the only one standing in your shoes?
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Compelling. I feel like I have a ghost standing over my shoulder!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2024
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Love a good Barbara erskine book can't wait to pick it up but I can't put it down once I start
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