A sweeping historic tale of a half-Roman, half-Briton scout known as Marcus to his Roman friends and colleagues, and Uffin to his mother and family. Speaking both Latin and Brittonic, Marcus travels freely north of Hadrian's Wall, trading with tribes-folk but reporting to his Roman masters.During one such trip, he is mistakenly accused of murdering his commanding officer and sentenced to serve his life out in the lead mines. Escaping with a female slave and aided by a highly respected Druid, Marcus crosses the Wall and hides among the many tribes beyond the yoke of Rome.Back at Housesteads, the large Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall, troops are gathering for an incursion north. The magnificent 9th Legion is proposing to teach these unruly tribes a lesson in submission.The Druids present Marcus Uffin as their figurehead to lead the tribes while the might of Rome marches to subjugate this ragtag collection of primitives.Or, perhaps, there is a different lesson to be learned.A discussion guide is included in this book.
About the Author: DAVID COLES David began writing fantasy and science fiction at fourteen. It took another ten years to be successful. He also designs and builds websites for friends. He has co-written for many years with Jack Everett, and together, as David Coles & Jack Everett and as Everett Coles, they have explored the local stars, killed off countless Roman legionaries, found out what happened to King Arthur and the Round Table, got the lowdown on how medieval lives were lived and hatched a few thriller plots as well as creating a new detective on the block - DI Stewart White. He has attended workshops run by both of the UK writers, Terry Pratchett and David Gemmell (now, sadly, both lates); a process requiring late nights and copious alcohol. He was a founder member of the international Historical Novel Society where alcohol is optional. He would like to be taller and possess more hair, he would like to be fitter and leaner, he would like to be richer but such things were not meant to be and by and large, he is content with the way things have worked out. David lives with his wife and a pet laptop in God's own county - Yorkshire in the UK. JACK EVERETT Jack Everett is author and co-author of a number of fantasy & science fiction, crime and thriller novels. Some are published, some are in progress and others remain between the ears. Jack also hand-crafts the most stunning snooker cues imaginable as well as modern objets d'art from exotic and magnificently figured timbers. He collects books and playing cards though there is little space left in a much overcrowded den. ... he dreams of having a bigger library. One day he may have the extra room he dreams of!