Book description
Imagine stepping into the muddy marshes of ancient Britain, the scent of peat and pine thick in the air, and hearing the story of Boudicca's daughter through a voice that feels like it's whispering secrets across centuries. That's the magic of Boudicca's Daughter as an audiobook. Elodie Harper, already celebrated for her Wolf Den Trilogy, delivers a masterpiece that's been called "beautiful, breathtaking" (Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author) and "one of the best books I've ever read" (Bea Fitzgerald). And listening to it? It's pure enchantment.
Harper doesn't just tell us about Boudicca's legendary revolt; she gives us Solina, her fiercely intelligent, overlooked daughter, navigating a world defined by her mother's shadow. Forced to flee, Solina's journey from Britain's sacred wetlands to the gilded, treacherous heart of Nero's Rome is a masterclass in historical storytelling. The audiobook's narrator, with a voice that's both intimate and commanding, draws you into Solina's desperate courage, her quiet intelligence, and the sheer weight of living in history's most famous shadow. You feel every muddy step, every tense negotiation in the Roman Forum, every flicker of hope and fear.
This isn't just history; it's a deeply human story, told with the "tender... powerful" grace praised by Samantha Shannon. Harper's prose-already described as "dazzling" (Daily Mail) and "richly imagined" (Louise O'Neill)-comes alive in audio. You hear the crackle of a campfire, the rustle of silk in a senator's villa, the unspoken tension between a mother's legend and a daughter's ambition. It's the kind of listening experience that makes you forget where you are, transported seamlessly from your living room to the edge of the empire.
Critics have called it "magnificent" (Observer), "a triumph" (The Times), and "spellbinding" (Anna Mazzola). Readers echo this, saying it's "a work of art" and "essential reading." And as an audiobook? It's effortless immersion. The pacing is perfect for the journey, the voice of Solina (and the supporting cast) feels utterly real, and Harper's ability to make the ancient world pulse with urgent, relatable humanity makes every chapter a revelation. You don't just hear the story; you live it, step by step, as Solina fights not just for survival, but for her own name, her own story, beyond the legend.
If you love historical fiction that breathes with heart and authenticity, this is the one. It's not just a book to read-it's a story to feel, to carry with you long after the final word fades. Pre-order the audiobook immediately. You won't just hear Solina's story; you'll remember it.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience