Time’s Legacy: gripping historical fiction from the Sunday Times bestseller of The Ghost Tree

Review For Warrior's Princess 'A riveting timeslip novel' Fanny Blake 'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson' Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times 'Stephen King meets Ruth Rendell' Frank Delaney 'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times Product Description Barbara Erskine returns with this beautiful and haunting tale of dark forces and mystical powers.n present-day Cambridge, Abi, a recently-ordained priest of the Church of England, is appointed to a notoriously difficult parish. The priest in charge is the charismatic but fundamentalist Kier. He objects to her mysticism, her practice of healing in particular.When she sees a vision of a congregation in an old church, Kier accuses her of witchcraft, but Abi soon sees more visions; an entire Roman family history dark with betrayal and a promise of bloody revenge.With foreboding forces all building up to violence, Abi must battle the approaching terror along with her own personal demons, drawing upon the expertise of Druidry and shamanism from a questionable source... A Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller.Ancient secrets buried deep in Glastonbury’s past – and one woman’s quest to finally set them free.Cambridge, present day: Following the death of her mother, Abi Rutherford receives a mysterious bequest – a misshapen crystal sphere known as the Serpent’s Stone, which gives her glimpses into mysteries long concealed by the church.Western England, 25 AD: A stranger has come to the chilly Somerset wetlands, with a story of hope and reconciliation. But he is being followed by powerful forces, determined that he will not undermine Roman rule in Britain.Abi questions what connects these ancient events and her gift. Why do so many people seem desperate to hide the truth?A dark shadow has fallen across the centuries, and a woman is in fear for her life. But is it danger that awaits her, or the final truth so long whispered across the echoes of time? Barbara Erskine returns with this beautiful and haunting tale of dark forces and mystical powers. In present-day Cambridge, Abi, a recently ordained priest of the Church of England, is appointed to a notoriously difficult parish. The priest in charge is the charismatic but fundamentalist Kier. He objects to her mysticism, her practice of healing in particular. When she sees a vision of a congregation in an old church, Kier accuses her of witchcraft, but Abi soon sees more visions; an entire Roman family history, dark with betrayal and a promise of bloody revenge. With foreboding forces building up to violence, Abi must battle the approaching terror along with her own personal demons, drawing upon the expertise of Druidry and shamanism from a questionable source! "Abi Rutherford has walked out of her job, disturbed by the erratic behaviour of her boss. Kieran Scott's behaviour seems even stranger because he is rector of St John's, a Cambridgeshire parish. Something going on there has disturbed him deeply. Centuries ago, a stranger came to the fenlands of western England with a story that would bring hope to the downtrodden. But following him were oppressive forces determined that no gentle-eyed healer should undermine the unity of Roman rule. The stranger says he's come to save people. But he may be the one in need of rescuing. What connection is there between these events and Abi and Kieran? Are these ancient echoes to be feared, or could they provide the answer to a long-silenced secret?"--Page 4 of cover. Abi, a recently-ordained priest in the C of E, is appointed to a notoriously difficult parish. The priest in charge objects to her mysticism. Things come to a head when she begins to see visions and is accused of witchcraft. With forces of violence and threats of murder, Abi must battle these and her sense of a story being told for a reason.