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Agricola's Bane: A Daring Adventure in Roman Scotland (Celtic Fervour Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Nancy Jardine (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 19 ratings

Book 4 of 6: Celtic Fervour Series

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"A great read that's loaded with carefully researched detail, placing the reader at the northern most extreme of Roman Britannia in the first century."

A hollow triumph. A fruitless search. Complete fulfilment is too elusive.

AD 84 Caledonia. Seeking the spoils of war…

Enya searches for the young Garrigill warriors not seen since the battle between the Caledonian Allies and the mighty legions of Rome. Should Enya choose the trail that might lead northwards to her brother? Or should she seek definite proof that her cousin has been taken captive by the Romans?

Nith goes with Enya on her perilous mission. Along the way, what has always been a foster-brother concern turns to feelings much more profound, but does she love him…or another warrior?

General Agricola’s burning desire for a successful Roman Empire Invasion means conquering the whole island of Britannia. However, the valuable spoils of war, and a healthy slave count, are hard to come by. A deeply superstitious man, Agricola believes his goddess Fortuna has abandoned him –his emperor likewise.

Who gains success and satisfaction? Is it Agricola…or Enya and Nith?

The adventures of the Garrigill Clan continue…

“I love being back with these guys, and we get to see a glimpse of the original characters in this, but the focus is on Enya this time and on her search.” Curled Up With A Good Book - Blogger Reviewer

Readers who love adventure fiction about occupying Roman Empire invaders will enjoy Agricola’s Bane.

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"...the entire series is set firmly among the very best of early Romano British novels."

"A great read that's loaded with carefully researched detail, placing the reader at the northern most extreme of Roman Britannia in the first century."

"The historical research involved is breath-taking. Descriptions of the Roman military life and tactics seem to have been written by eye-witnesses, and the strength and honor of the Celtic tribes would make Braveheart proud."

About the Author

Nancy Jardine writes contemporary mysteries; historical adventure saga fiction and time travel historical adventure. When not doing multiple writing tasks, she'll be grandchild minding; gardening; reading fiction and keeping up-to-date with politics. She may also be found signing / selling paperback versions of her novels at local Craft Fairs and other large events, or conducting author talks on her novels or giving formal presentations on Ancient Roman Scotland. She's self-published with Ocelot Press. Contact her at www.nancyjardineauthor.com

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JNCN2XC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nancy Jardine; 1st edition (November 15, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4692 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #2,130,061 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,045 in Historical Irish Fiction
- #2,878 in Historical European Fiction
- #4,303 in Historical British Fiction

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Ocelot Press is an independent cooperation of bestselling and award-winning authors writing mainly historical fiction, women's fiction and mystery. Our books take our readers across time and into faraway places.
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Nancy Jardine
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Writer, compulsive researcher, public speaker, history obsessive, avid reader. Binge-watcher of Historical T.V. Series.
Memberships: Historical Novel Society, Romantic Novelists' Association, Scottish Association of Writers, ALLI, Federation of Writers (Scotland)
UK Writing Awards placements: The People’s Book Prize; Scottish Association of Writers B. Hammond Prize; Discovering Diamonds Reviews; Chill With a Book Reviews; B.R.A.G Medallion;
Gives local author presentations on her novels/ Roman Scotland
Contacts: http://nancyjardineauthor.com ; http://nancyjardine.blogspot.com ; http://on.fb.me/1hLgWT7
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TOPAZ EYES "This is a stunning read, which absorbed my attention from the beginning." Author Jane Bwye
#1 THE BELTANE CHOICE " is one of the most convincing evocations of Celtic Britain that I have ever come across, and the central romance stands out against that background with great passion and immediacy." Simon Stirling, The Review Group.
THE TAEXALI GAME "This combination of fantasy and history, linked by an interactive computer game, is sure to appeal to a wide audience....the writer skilfully creates a most believable world." Adjudicator for The Scottish Association of Writers 'Best Self Published Book' competition.
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Lynn Pool (Ellesea)

Fascinating Insights

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020

The fourth novel in the Celtic Fervour series is standalone, although I highly recommend the first three books to gain more insight into the Garrigill characters and back story.

The story picks up where we left off in Donning Double Cloaks as the focus switches over to the younger generation of the Garrigill Clan. It's AD84 and Beathan, son of Lorcan and Ruoridh, son of Gabrond are missing after the devastating battle at Beinn na Ciche between the Caledonians and the Roman legion. Therefore, aided by Nith of Tarras, Enya, the young warrior daughter of Gabrond sets out to find her kin and to gain valuable intelligence about Agricola's intentions.

While there's much focus on the adventure and fortunes of the young warriors, the author keeps us informed about Agricola, as he continues his ruthless campaign. After sevens summers as governor of Britannia, he's becoming weary of his time in Northern Britain, especially during the harsh winters in areas he deems inhospitable barbarian territories.

As I've come to expect with a Nancy Jardine novel, the narrative is full to the brim with fascinating insights and historical details. While it takes me a while to fully remember the names of the characters and places, the writing style makes it easier to absorb the rich facts skilfully wrapped around intriguing plot lines. Set against a timeline I knew very little about before picking up the first book in this series, I also appreciate how the author brings the characters to life, specifically, Enya and her confusing emotions. It's a time in her life where she's coming of age and has conflicting feelings; she has to choose to between what she believes is right for her family, rather than listen to her heart.

Overall, the ending is satisfying and the scene is set for book five. This series has hooked me in and I hope the next instalment is ready to read soon?

***review copy received courtesy of the publisher Ocelot Press***

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Christie72

Great Addition to the Series!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020

Agricola’s Bane is the next installment in the Celtic Fervour Series, and it is just as exciting as the other in the series. Readers could probably read this as a standalone, but I wouldn’t recommend it. All the background information and characters from previous novels are present in this book even though this is about the next generation in a sense.

Enya is in search for her brother and her cousin who are missing, and she can’t decide which direction she should go. I felt so sorry for her because her heart is torn. However, she is just as fierce as her fellow male warriors. She also has her own potential love story brewing, but this isn’t a romance book, it’s an adventure filled with danger at every turn.

Not only is it told from Enya’s POV. There are several characters that have a story to tell, especially her cousin and her brother. In addition, the horrible villain, Agricola, is telling his own tale. As I have written before about this particular writer, she is very talented in juggling her characters.

As with all the other books, this one is just as well-written. Jardine will transport you back in time, and readers will feel like they are right there alongside the characters.

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Jessica Belmont

I had no qualms about giving this 5 stars!

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020

Nancy Jardine has done it again with Agricola’s Bane! I am in love with this series and I cannot rave about it enough. This is how Historical Fiction should be done. In 2019, I made a decision to read more historical novels, and this series was one of the ones that made me fall in love with the genre.

Nancy Jardine is able to catapult her readers back in time and drop us right into the story. I love the historical accuracy, it feels authentic and clearly shows the research that went into this series.

I also enjoy the fact that each book has consistently gotten better. Not once have I felt like the story is being over done, each book brings a new light to the overall series.

If you enjoy Historical Fiction or you’re curious about the genre, I highly recommend this series. The books should be read in order, in my opinion. I had no qualms about giving this 5 stars!

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5/5☆

*I was sent a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review on the Blog Tour hosted by Rachel’s Random Resources. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*

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Kathleen M. Lance

Between 3 and 4 stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2019

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The author has succeeded in giving her story of the Roman invasion of Britain a sense of life and of drama. The historical research involved is breath-taking. Descriptions of the Roman military life and tactics seem to have been written by eye-witnesses, and the strength and honor of the Celtic tribes would make Braveheart proud.

This did not feel like a complete story. It felt like a bridge between books in a series. The plot moved very slowly with pages and pages of discussion between Celtic tribesmen or between Agricola and his officers. The discussions did lend some verisimilitude to the situation, but went on much too long and did not lead the reader farther into the story. The ending was certainly predictable but was not, in fact, much of an ending.

Readers who have read the first three volumes of the series will appreciate this one. Readers who are coming to this without previous experience may find this book lacking.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2023

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Tim Walker

Scottish Spears Await Agricola on his Northern Foray

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2019

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The history of the British Isles is shrouded in mists the further back you go, leaving us guessing at what might have happened, based around scraps of scant archaeological and historical evidence. The exception to this is the meticulous record keeping of the Romans. In this historical novel, the author skilfully blends Roman history with her best guess as to what conditions and opposition the legions of governor of Britannia, Agricola, would have encountered in his brief foray northwards into the heart of modern day Scotland. We feel the trepidation of the tribal leaders and their suspicions of each other, and witness their hit-and-run raids that do little more than frustrate the well-defined legionaries. A growing tenderness develops between warriors Nith and Enya as they battle Roman patrols in their search for her brother, and the worry that he might have joined the cruel train of shackled slaves heading for the galleys. We see the natural world through their eyes as they entreat their gods for protection and for the insight to understand their powerful enemies. A great read that's loaded with carefully researched detail, placing the reader at the northern most extreme of Roman Britannia in the first century.

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