Boudica III: Dreaming the Hound
Hardcover 409 pages
Published: 03, Feb, 2005
isbn: 0593052625
Publisher: Bantam Press

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Synopsis
AD 57: Caradoc is lost for ever, betrayed to Rome and exiled in Gaul, leaving Boudica bereft, to lead the tribes of the west in an increasingly bloody resistance against Roman occupation. Only if she can drive Rome from the land will she find the peace she needs and to do that, she must raise once again the tribes of the east. Her people, the Eceni, languish in the shadow of the Legions, led by a man who proclaims himself King and yet allows slavers to trade freely in his lands. Too notorious to reclaim her own birthright, Boudica strives instead to return her daughters to their heritage. Across the sea, Boudica's half-brother has been named traitor by both sides. He too, seeks peace on a journey that takes him from the dreaming tombs of the ancestors to the cave of a god he no longer serves. Only if these two meet, can their people -and all of Britannia - be saved. But the new Governor has been ordered to subdue the tribes or die in the attempt, and he has twenty thousand legionaries ready to stop anyone, however determined, from bringing Britain to the edge of revolt. Written with uncompromising mastery, this is fiction that captivates the heart, challenges the mind and offers us an utterly enthralling experience of history in the flesh and blood of it is making. This novel was published in Spring 2005 in the UK and Canada and will be published in early 2006 in the US. Boudica IV, Dreaming the Serpent Spear, should be available in Spring 2006 in the UK and Canada, sometime after that in the US.

Author's Comment
The dreaming of this book carries a new depth, largely because my own dreaming has deepened. Characters who were once young and straightforward, have grown older and their lives, loves and loyalties, to themselves, their families, their shield-mates and their gods have grown more complicated. Tacitus remains the inspiration for the structure, but the gaps are vast and readily filled by my imaginings, or yours.

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21, Apr, 2005
brilliant books, I have only read the BOUDICA series gives a feeling of actually being there during the battles, you can feel your heartbeat increase with Breaca when she makes her attacks, Incredible to read ...Gav

01, Apr, 2005
The best one yet, the two separte journies of Valerius and Braeca both physically and spiritually has been excellent. It is set up brilliantly for the final episode, can't wait, when is it due out? ...Richard Fernandes

08, Apr, 2005
Hi Manda,Just finished reading this awesome book, congratulations on writing such a wonderfull book, cannot wait until the next one arrives,I must say thank you for giving me so much pleasure in your writing,thank you ,yours sincerly, john. ...john

13, Apr, 2005
I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this book. I loved the previous two, but this one was just breathtaking, with truly harrowing scenes at the end that were as difficult to read as they must have been to write. ...Dr. Ann Williams

10, May, 2005
This is the best book I've read in years! Hurry up with the next! ...Catherine Burbidge

17, May, 2005
I have been pleasantly lost in the pages of this book for the past two days. Exceptional and a real tribute to the author. I can hardly wait for the last part. Thank you. ...Major Stu Pemberton

22, May, 2005
wonderful series so far. worthy of the praise of Jean M Auel who also has her spirit energy, her Shen Qi rising from the dreaming of the old ways.As one who was not born here, but guided from the Himalayas and the path of the Shang Taoists to this heart island,the land of Britain, breathing her history, her secrets, her loves her losses through her earth skies trees and rocks....i live in honour to an inner training ground offered,given to develop and continue one willing to find her usefulness.... dreaming through the British Medicine wheel and the ancestors here. I await your next offering, your next book.....many Blessings Manda in the Tao Nilima ...nilima raichoudhury

01, Jun, 2005
I have devoured the three books over the last few years. I have been reading Dreaming the Hound slowly as to savour it.....Brilliant! ...Karen Riches

09, Jun, 2005
Just finished last night, THANK YOU! So many psychological insights that help my own healing. Beautiful descriptions of internal and external reality. Love the audio recording of Dreaming the Eagle, hope for more recordings of the series. Thank you. ...Julianne Vadnais

10, Jun, 2005
Feel honoured and blessed to have found your books and eagerly await the arrival of the fourth in the boudica series. Am still astounded by the power of your storytelling and also at the tears I have lost in following the different spirit paths of your characters, thankyou for sharing them with us. ...Jesse MacKenzie

22, Jun, 2005
i have found your books totally absorbing and can't wait for the fourth in the series- I hope it does not take too long yo reach New Zealand. ...louise nisbet

08, Jul, 2005
a mon grand desespoir je viens de finir LE REVE DU CHIEN je n'avais pas envie de sortir de cette histoire!!!J'ai eu l'impression que vos mots parlaient à ma mémoire MERCI pour ces merveilleux souvenirs,pour votre sensibilité,difficile de décrire avec des mots les images et les émotions vos livres c'est du bonheur!!!!!encore!!! ...agnés delolme

24, Jul, 2005
il est toujours difficile de fermer le livre qui nous passionne. combine de temps devrons nous attendre la suite de ces fantrastiques destinées ! merci ...anne sokolsky

28, Jul, 2005
thank you for touching my spirit ...di williams

31, Jul, 2005
It has been a long time since a book, let alone a series, has captivated me as completely as this series has. To have each book so rich and completely engrossing is a treat and definately appreciated. Kudos to you, and thank you very much for the treat that is your unique vision that you share so vividly with us all. ...Kandace Brooks

09, Aug, 2005
I have found your books to be utterly absorbing and captivating. At times wanting to weep, at others wanting to laugh out loud with joy as the characters have become so dear. Thank you. ...Carl Sumner

07, Sep, 2005
Dreaming the Eagle was a wonderful book. Dreaming the Bull was even better. Dreaming the Hound was absolutely outstanding. Thankyou so much and wait with bated breath the arrival of Dreaming the Serpent Spear in my local Book Shop. Regards, David. ...David J. Probert

22, Sep, 2005
Manda, What can I say about your Boudica series other than it is a masterpiece of your artistic craft. I read with relish the first three volumes and I feel I have grown alongside the principle characters. Each time I picked up "Dreaming the Hound" I felt that I was inexorably drawn into the pages as if on the periphery of a film set or even the edge of the action itself, as it passed before my eyes. Having also read your crime novels I admire the way your descriptive writing gets to grips with graphic situations, drawing the reader in. May you never lose your muse, and I await "Dreaming the Serpent Spear" with bated breath. Good luck, DaveV ...David M Vose

23, Sep, 2005
Your work is outstanding...thank you for brining alive characters that have fascinated and bequiled out of the veils of history...thank you! ...Allison Teague

06, Oct, 2005
fantastic books, enjoyed every moment of the story, fell for the charecters, their lives and their battles.inspired by the arts of old!cant wait for the next... ...kate T

11, Oct, 2005
Thank you so much for such a great book. I really looking forward the next one ! As I am very interested in this part of history, except the Tacite's books, what should I read more ? If somebody has some idea to submit, please, do not hesitate ! thank you.. ...Sébastien BLAIZE

12, Oct, 2005
Thanks Manda for yet another brilliant book (though I've only just started it, I've been waiting for months for it from the library!) - Dreaming the Hound. I've been a fan from the first, really enjoyed Hen's Teeth & Night mares. I thought this was going to be the last in the Boudica series - and am thrilled to find out it's not! And now you've got me interested in dreaming... ...Teresa Baron

25, Nov, 2005
Thank you so much for this absolutly wonderful book! It's hard to say with words how this story touched me deep inside... but I also didn't want it to finish ! I'm just waiting for the last one like Breaca is waiting for the battles against Rome !!! ...Romain Jorez

03, Nov, 2005
Extraordinary. ...SOIHET

11, Dec, 2005
So rarely does a series touch my soul as The Dreaming Series has done for me. From one who believes in dreaming, thank-you. ...Kristina

17, Dec, 2005
its the best book I have read! ...Talina Barsalou

10, Jan, 2006
Wow, I'm left speachless. It was simply amazing! The end was wonderfully done and I really could stand in the place of the characters! I'm so glad its come out in Canada, I dunno what I'd do with out them! When is the final chapter due out and whats it going to be called? ...Jordan R.

13, Jan, 2006
Je viens de finir les 3 tomes ... qui m'ont laissée pleine de rêve ... !!! Merçi ... * * * ...Marie

13, Jan, 2006
Je viens de finir les 3 tomes ... qui m'ont laissée pleine de rêve ... !!! Merçi ... * * * ...Marie

15, Jan, 2006
Thank you for growing a new part of my soul and branching me into yours. ...Sara

15, Jan, 2006
We have tried to buy a copy of dreaming the hound after being riveted reading the first two books of the series. Manda Scott is undeniably extremely gifted, with an imagination that populates her pages with feeling, tension and crystal clear imagery. You stand beside the warriors on the battlefield, the Emperor in courts of Rome, within the campus of the Eceni. Rarely have we been so captivated by not just one, but a series of novels. I cant praise Manda enough for the production of such unimaginable art, pure genius. From the first page, you simply cannot any of these books down. Thank you. ...Lance Jones

19, Jan, 2006
A few weeks ago something moved me to re-read the "Dreaming" series and having just finished I find that the fourth book in this magnificent series is coming out in a couple of weeks! Excellent timing, and I cannot wait to get back to Iron Age Britain with the characters I feel I know so well. Thank you Manda, for having the courage to write what must have been at times a very painful story. Those of us who yearn for a cleaner, quieter world feel a resonance with your thesis that the rot started with the Roman Empire. Brilliant stuff, and I know the standard will be maintained in the forthcoming episode. Thanks again. ...Richard Morgan

05, Feb, 2006
I had read the book in the italian translation. The book is good and the characters are complex and intrigant. I hope to read the next book in the italian translation in this year. Thank of all ...Antonio Alfredo Guidi

14, Feb, 2006
easily the best so far in this awesome series of books - brings the threads of the previous two together and i found myself in tears towards the end - you arent just reading a story - YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE CTUALLY THERE - cant wait for the last book ...Kaz

21, June 2006

My daughter and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your Boudica Books, have just ordered The Serpent Spear.
Will also look at reading some of your other books.
You have maintained Quality and energy through all 3 books read so far. In previous series I have found this is not the case. Fantastic well done. Melanie.

21, June 2006

I have just finished reading Dreaming the Hound and as with the first two books, I was completely enthralled by the story and by the characters. Thank you for bringing to life this fascinating time in history, and for introducing me to people who I now hold close to my heart. I am looking forward to continuing the journey in Dreaming the Serpent Spear.  Maureen Wightman

24, August 2006

This is one of those rare, rare books, that even as I'm reading it, I'm sad because I can only 'read it for the first time' once, and once I'm finished, the story will end.  You are such a gifted storyteller. Thank you, Sarah MacLeod

 

21, Sept, 2006

I am awed, captivated and held breathless, reading the Boudica series. These books are brilliant, rich and enthralling. Thanks ever so much for writing them.  Georgia

Sept 2006

I've been holding onto this book because I didn't want to have it over with - but I couldn't stop once I started. It's simply heartbreakingly beautiful, so strongly imagined, so emotionally rich and complex. Thank you for writing it. At least I have one more to read. Have to check if it's available in the US. I hope it is but I kind of hope it's not here yet so I can look forward to it. I love being with these characters as the grow from children into awesome people.  Angie