Wallis Peel, Spirit of Defiance

Wallis Peel Books

It is the first century, and the Romans seek total control of Britain.

Jodocca, British tribal warrior and champion, meets a high-ranking Roman officer Marcus Gaius on a trading trip. She is attracted to him even though he is the invading enemy. He falls heavily for her but learns nothing about her because she is suspicious of all Romans. This is a relationship with no future...

They part after a few days, each knowing nothing of the other. Jodocca returns to her tribal land and is deeply shocked to discover advancing Romans led by him. He is equally astounded when they manage a brief meeting.

‘Jodocca leaves on a trip north and is horrified, then enraged, to come across a murderous scene that can only have been perpetrated by a Roman. Now she hates and forces a meeting with Marcus Gaius at which she brands him with her geasa. No tribe will touch him now: he is her 'prey' to kill when ready and the two of them are doomed to fight to the death.

Spirit of Defiance will not disappoint. It will be warmly welcomed by Wallis Peel fans and hailed as a “find” by those who have not happened upon her books before.

‘Spirit of Defiance is a very palatable way of learning about the Roman occupation of Britain – school history lessons were never this much fun!’

Carole Taylor Journalist

‘Here is another real page-turner from Wallis Peel. Once again we are treated to a well researched storyline using the author’s extensive local knowledge of the area of Chipping Sodbury and Yate With this as a backdrop she creates a plethora of rich and interesting characters to carry along this ancient tale.

‘This time the author has set her tale during the Roman occupation of Britain but as with many a good yarn readers will be able to identify with the characters and empathize with their emotions. I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next and I would suggest many other aficionados of good quality fiction will feel the same way.

‘If you have not tried any of Wallis Peel’s other splendid offerings I urge you to start with Spirit of Defiance it has something for everyone – don’t delay, read it today!”

Neil Weston, Librarian

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