Children of the Wise Oak by Oliver J. Tooley

As Blyth approaches manhood in the Celtic village which is all the world he has ever known, all he wants is a quiet life. When his father returns from distant lands, events force him and his brothers to flee from home. Guided by Gwenn, a powerful mage, their journey leads them across a continent and face to face with the might of the Roman Republic. First in the “Wise Oak” series.

Category: Fantasy – Historical

Sequel to Children of the Wise Oak, Gwenn is sent to Rome to spy on a young patrician, Gaius Julius Caesar, born on the same day as Blyth and supposedly the subject of a prophesy in which Gwenn herself has little faith. Although a powerful Deru-Weida, her magic may not be enough as she falls under Caesar’s spell and soon she must ask for help from Blyth’s mother Epona. While the two ladies see eye-to-eye on the merits of Roman wine, they disagree about almost everything else. Enslaved by Caesar, caught up in epic battles, and captured by pirates, has Gwenn bitten off more than she can chew? Historically grounded fantasy.