Celtic Fire by Joy Nash

This collection of excerpts, primarily from a work titled "Celtic Fire," details a historical fiction narrative set in Northern Britannia in 116 A.D. The story centers on Lucius, a Roman commander haunted by the ghost of his deceased brother, Aulus, and Rhiannon, a Celtic queen who becomes his captive after a skirmish. Themes of intercultural conflict between Romans and Celts are prominent, alongside personal struggles of duty, revenge, and unexpected affection. The narrative follows their intertwined fates as Lucius seeks to unravel the mystery of his brother's death and manage his command, while Rhiannon navigates her captivity and the political machinations within her own clan. Their relationship, complicated by their respective loyalties and cultural differences, develops amidst brewing rebellions and spiritual visions.