This spans three generations of Celts. First comes Caradoc, a king's son, who sets out to unite the people of the Raven & lead them against Rome. Eurgain, his gentle wife, alone for months at a time, seeks solace with Caradoc's best friend. Gladys, Caradoc's warrior sister, falls in love with the Roman general who is her prisoner. Aricia, the vain & soft queen of the northern country, aligns her tribe with Rome. Finally, Boudicca, a strong-willed woman, carries to its conclusion the cause that is Caradoc's legacy