Etain's Bridge is an historical story set in Roman Britain and centring around the friendship which grows between two young Celts, a brother and sister, and the son of a Roman General. It is a story of conflict and cooperation, showing the common humanity shared by different cultures. Celtic legends and beliefs play a central part in the narrative with spirits from the past and malevolent forces of nature using their powers for good and evil. This tale of legend and loss, nature and the supernatural, with both historic and contemporary themes, is for young readers who like a good story told with a mix of magic and realism. It is about the building of bridges, real and metaphorical.
