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The Cartimandua Series
A Roman Invasion.
One Yorkshire Woman.
They Never Stood a Chance.
Step into ancient Britain's untamed heart with Tina Zee's captivating historical fiction trilogy, blending Celtic mythology, historical romance and the clash of ancient Britons against ancient Rome. Set in Iron Age Yorkshire (Brigantia) and Cumbria (Carvetii), this series follows Queen Cartimandua's epic saga of love, duty, betrayal and defiance amid Roman invasion and civil war.
Wild Brigantia (Book 1)
Cartimandua has one choice to make: between love and duty. In this historical romance of Celtic mythology and romance in Yorkshire during Iron Age Britain, Queen Cartimandua’s betrothal to King Venutius promises defense against Rome—until the Carvetii champion enters her life. Druid prophecies whisper of liberty, but for Brigantia's sake, she must choose wisely.
Fires of Brigantia (Book 2)
Roman might meets Druid magic in this tale of one courageous Yorkshire woman. When Cartimandua's daughter falls for a rebel warlord, civil war ignites ancient Britain. Amid passion, deceit, and advancing Roman legions, true love and Celtic magic are key to Brigantia's survival.
Blood of Brigantia (Book 3)
Love and betrayal clash in ancient Britain’s Roman wars. Forged in battle and bound by fire and blood, Queen Cartimandua battles Roman legions and rival tribes. Betrayed by her husband amid civil war, she faces heart-wrenching choices as Druids whisper doom. In this thrilling finale, can she defy betrayal to carve her legacy of passion, power, and sacrifice?
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, historical romance, ancient Britain, ancient Britons and ancient Rome.
Discover the Cartimandua Trilogy today!
Wild Brigantia
Cartimandua has one choice to make. A choice between love and duty. Celtic mythology and romance in Yorkshire, during iron age Britain.
Cartimandua has one choice to make. A choice between love and duty.
Queen Carimandua’s betrothal to King Venutius of Carvetii promises a strengthened defence against the imminent invasion from Rome.
Marriage seems the right thing to do… except the untamed queen hasn’t accounted for the ‘The Shining One’ – the champion of Carvetii - entering her life.
The Druid Eòlas predicts a radiant future for Brigantia. Even so, this prophesy from the Celtic gods leaves The queen with only one chance for liberty.
For the sake of Brigantia and her people, she must choose well!
Brigantia is now Yorkshire (/ˈjɔːrkʃər, -ʃɪər/ YORK-shər, -sheer), a historic county in Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its size in comparison with other English counties, it has been the scene of conflict and division within itself, particularly in Roman times, when this book is set. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographic territory and culturally unique entity.
Carvetii is now Cumbria (/ˈkʌmbriə/ KUM-bree-ə), and is deemed a ceremonial county, an area that has an appointed Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff and is used for ceremonial purposes in relation to the monarchy. It is in Northwest England, bordering the Scottish council areas of Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders to the north, Northumberland and County Durham to the east, North Yorkshire to the south-east, Lancashire to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west. Its largest settlement is the city of Carlisle.
The Carvetii (Common Brittonic: *Carwetī) were a Brittonic Celtic tribe living in what is now Cumbria, in North-West England during the Iron Age, and were subsequently identified as a civitas (politically independent community) of Roman Britain (Canton).
Fires of Brigantia
A Roman Invasion. One Yorkshire Woman. They Never Stood a Chance.
Fires of Brigantia is based on the real history of Yorkshire.
Queen Cartimandua lived and reigned as an heroic woman at a time of Roman invasion.
What she gave up for her beliefs is remarkable, but what is even more extraordinary is that the spirit of her people can be seen in the people of Yorkshire today and her attitude as a woman in a man’s world is only just catching on in today’s woman.
This story is about the lineage of that spirit, and how it shaped the beliefs, religion and traditions which you will still find at the heart of the people of Albion [Britain] and in the soul of every woman who truly understands how to live a complete life today.
Fires of Brigantia is the first book in Tina’s Cartimandua Trilogy.
Blood of Brigantia
Love and betrayal clash in a land torn apart.
Can Queen Cartimandua save Brigantia from ruin?
A queen forged in battle, betrayed by love, bound by fire and blood. Step into ancient Britain’s untamed heart, where Queen Cartimandua of Brigantia battles to save her people from Roman legions and rival tribes. Betrayed by her husband and torn by civil war, she risks everything for peace, only to face heart-wrenching choices and devastating loss.
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