Victoria: No.1 (Gladiatrix) - Tapa blanda

An exciting historical girl power novel that really packs a punch ... Solid, atmospheric and well researched (Ink Magazine)

An action-packed drama (Books For Keeps)

A story that never flinches from portraying brutal reality, and offers no easy escape for those in danger ... Victoria ... makes an appealing, if unusual,heroine (Historical Novel Review)

CHANDRA: 'An exceptionally fine book... an incredibly moving book, which is highly recommended.' (Books for Keeps)

A fantastic book (Writeaway)

CHANDRA: 'a compelling story about tradition as an excuse for male hegemony ... maintains tension until the end.' (The Telegraph)

CHANDRA: 'No only a gripping tale, but a valuable reminder that tradition will everywhere hold its power.' (The Observer)

ATLANTIS: 'A very striking fantasy ... richly imagined ... quite exceptional imagining.' (Books for Keeps)

CHAINS: 'A challenging read ... a compelling picture of eighteenth century.' (Carousel)

VICTORIA:
'High adventure with an accessible modern story-telling touch ... Solid, atmospheric and well researched.

(Ink)

Neither Iceni, nor truly Roman, 16 year old Victoria is searching for her place in the world - her only skill fighting. Running from an arranged marriage, she settles with Iceni cousins - only to be caught up in Boudicca's revolt. Torn between saving her family in London or fighting alongside her new friends, she finds herself abandoned and alone - her main battle now survival.