The Eagle and the Raven A novel by Gedge, Pauline - 1978

Toronto: Macmillan of Canada. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1978. First Canadian Edition. Hardcover. 0770517145 . Dust jacket chipped with short tear, front flap creased, deep scratch on back DJ panel. ; A bright, solid book, dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. Dark blue cloth spine over light blue paper covered boards, gilt titles on spine ; 9.30 X 6.40 X 2.20 inches; 694 pages; Spanning three generations, this historical novel tells the tale of Boudicca, the most famous warrior of ancient Britain, and Caradoc, the son of a Celtic king, who sets out to unite the people of the Raven and lead them against Rome. Caradoc's objective is not easily accomplished as the Roman army advances into Britain, raping Celtic women and burning villages to the ground. His efforts are also met with fierce opposition from Aricia, the vain queen of a northern tribe who swears allegiance to the Romans after Caradoc slights her, and from Gladys, Caradoc’s warrior sister who falls in love with her Roman captor. Unfortunately, Caradoc’s endeavors are left unresolved when he is taken prisoner, but Boudicca, a strong-willed woman, ultimately takes up the cause that was Caradoc’s legacy. .