Boudica: Dreaming the Bull

Manda Scott

May 2020 · Boudica Book 2 · Bolinda · Narrated by Jerome Flynn, Liza Goddard, and Philip Stevens

About this audiobook

In AD 60, Boudica, war leader of the Eceni, led her people in a final bloody revolt against the occupying armies of Rome; the culmination of nearly 20 years of resistance against an occupying force that sought to crush a vibrant, complex civilisation and replace it with the laws, taxes and slavery of the Roman Empire. Dreaming The Bull continues the story of Breaca, acclaimed as bringer of victory to her people, and her half-brother, Bán, now an officer in the Roman cavalry. Each stands on either side in a brutal war of attrition between the occupying army and the defeated tribes, each determined to see the other dead. Caught in the middle are Cunomar and Graine, son and daughter to two of the greatest warriors their world has ever seen. While in the heart of Rome, the Emperor Claudius and his implacable wife hold lives in their hands. This is a heart-stopping story of war and of peace; of love, passion and betrayal; of druids and warring gods, where each life is sacred and each death even more so; and where Breaca and Ban learn the terrible distances they must travel to fulfil their own destinies.

About the author

Over the past two decades Manda Scott has brought iconic historical figures back to life, reimagined and re-booted for the 21st century. Her crime novels have been shortlisted for many awards including Hen's Teeth for the Orange Prize and No Good Deed for an Edgar Award. Her work has been translated into over 20 languages. Manda’s bestselling Boudica series was optioned for television.

Jerome Flynn is an English actor and singer. His most recent – and iconic – role was that of Bronn in HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones (2011 –2019).

Liza Goddard is an English actress who has been a familiar face on British television for decades. Some of her on-screen credits include Woof! (1989–1997) and Bernard’s Watch (1997–2001).

Philip Stevens is an award winning actor, writer and director. He has performed in and directed film and theatre productions around the world. He is also an experienced audiobook narrator who has featured in such titles as Winter's Fire by Giles Kristian and The Adventures of Inspector Steine (series three) by Lynne Truss.