About the book: 2007 / In 43, Roman legions invaded Britain, torn apart by brutal internecine wars. Many tribes surrendered to the ruthless enemy without resistance. However, not all representatives of the Celtic Iceni tribe were ready to sacrifice the customs of their ancestors and their own freedom and obediently accept Roman rule. The beautiful Boudica, the devoted wife of the ruler of the Iceni and a tender mother, was filled with hatred of the invaders and resentment for the desecrated honor of the Motherland. Ruinous taxes, treacherous betrayal of Rome and cruel torture forced Boudica to raise her people to revolt. The fury of her attack sowed panic among the Roman troops, kindled love and admiration in the hearts of her subjects and forever etched her name in the annals of history…