A Celtic druidess/princess, a Roman Centurion, and a raven come together in Ancient Britannia and Germania 1 CE. Can true love really conquer?
This is the third book in the series Curse of the Clansmen and Kings by Linnea Tanner. Here we follow Catrin, who is enslaved by Decimus, a Roman Commander of legions in Gaul (France). He disguises her as a boy called Vibius, to hide her sexuality from his soldiers, and has one of his men train her with weapons. Though not is all as it seems, he has other plans for her other than being a slave.
This is a historical novel/fantasy with a romantic theme, a forbidden love between a Celtic princess and a Roman, Marcellus, who is sent by his father, Senator Lucius Antonius, to train as a Roman Commander under Decimus’ guidance. This is after he disgraced himself and his familia in Britannia, however, Marcellus has no memory of Catrin as it was erased by Rhan, a Celtic sorceress intent on destroying King Amren, Catrin’s father.
Amulet’s Rapture is told from the point of view of Catrin, and in parts, Marcellus. The dichotomy of the differing views provides the reader with insight into the internal and external dilemmas each character endures. When Catrin sees Marcellus and his friend Arius arrive at the legion’s camp, she tries to find a way to arrange a secret meeting, however Decimus warns if she does, he’ll sell her at the slave market. And he relishes in telling her Marcellus doesn’t know who she is or remembers their romantic liaison.
Vibius/Catrin, during her incarceration befriends a raven, which becomes her constant companion, and learns to harness its power and in a scene heals Marcellus. This is a pivotal part of the story and where he becomes intrigued, and later enamoured by Vibius/Catrin.
Again, the author has demonstrated a great deal of research in her narrative, the setting, description of the time and living in a legionnaire’s camp, and the treatment of slaves by their Roman handlers. I particularly enjoyed the reference to the gladiatrix and scenes of Catrin fighting in the arena.
The historical context, the Roman way of life, treatment of subjugated states and of the civilians by the Roman Empire and it’s enforcers, is well crafted and entertaining to read. I am looking forward to reading the fourth book, and what Catrin does and how she confronts the mighty Roman army. I highly recommend this story for those who have an interest in Roman and Britain ancient history.
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