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Freedom (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher Price: $16.99
ISBN13: 9781972803271
Publisher: Renaissance Hands Books
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What is the cost of freedom?
Roman Britain, AD 68.
The family of Caerwyn has survived slavery, exile, and the fall of an emperor, but peace proves more fragile than they hoped. As Corin and Eira work to rebuild their lives at the Caerwyn caupona, their eldest son Aedan faces a choice that will change the course of many lives.
While purchasing supplies in Londinium, Aedan witnesses the sale of a young Caledonian woman whose fierce defiance reminds him of his own family's past. Acting on impulse, he spends nearly everything he has to rescue her from the slave market. The decision leaves him struggling to explain his actions, but it also introduces Maeli into a world where kindness and bondage exist side by side, forcing both of them to question what true freedom really means.
Far to the north, Maeli has already lost everything. Captured during tribal conflict and sold into Roman slavery, she finds herself in an unfamiliar land where every relationship is shaped by power, duty, and survival. As she slowly learns the language, customs, and people of Roman Britain, she discovers that not every master is cruel and not every free person is truly free. Yet trusting those around her may prove even harder than surviving captivity.
Meanwhile, rumors surrounding the death of a prominent Roman official continue to cast a shadow over the Caerwyn caupona. Powerful visitors, political intrigue, and growing Roman influence threaten the fragile stability Corin has worked so hard to build. Every decision made by the family carries consequences, and the choices of one generation will echo through the next.
As new friendships are forged, old loyalties are tested, and unexpected romances begin to blossom, the people of Caerwyn must decide what kind of future they want to build. Some seek security within the Roman world. Others long for the traditions of their ancestors. Still others discover that forgiveness and compassion demand greater courage than hatred or revenge.
Set against the rich backdrop of first-century Roman Britain, Freedom continues the sweeping multigenerational saga begun in Journey. Blending historical authenticity with memorable characters, it explores slavery, family, faith, sacrifice, and the quiet acts of courage that shape ordinary lives.
For those who enjoy immersive historical fiction, compelling family sagas, and stories where hope endures even in difficult times, Freedom offers an emotionally engaging journey into a world where freedom is not merely granted-it is lived, protected, and sometimes paid for at great cost.
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