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Colette O'Neil reads Manda Scott's story, set on the eve of Boudica's last battle in 61AD.

By Manda Scott: Imagining the mood of the elders on the eve of the final battle of the Boudican revolt in 61AD. Read by Colette O'Neil.

Written by Manda Scott.


Read by Colette O'Neil. 


Short story series in which leading historical authors write about a particular moment from the past, one which went on to influence the future.


Manda Scott's story takes us back to 61AD and imagines the mood of the Eceni elders on the eve of the final battle of the Boudican revolt - which came tantalisingly close to ridding Britain of the Roman legions.


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