Gates of Time

Elen, a young and beautiful Welsh princess, is betrothed to the Roman general Macsen. In the fourth century AD, he arrived in Wales with his troops to seek an alliance that would help him secure even greater power. Despite warnings that the marriage may bring suffering, the brave Elen is determined to honour her royal father’s wishes… When the writer Catrin stumbles upon the love story of an ancient Welsh princess and a mystery from Roman times, she has no idea how much it will affect her own destiny. The ancient meadow behind her house in the English countryside keeps her awake at night. She hears the footsteps of a marching army and can even glimpse into Elen’s rich life, lost in time. While grappling with the demanding task of writing a historical novel, the likeable Catrin must also resolve her own personal problems with love.