Ancasta: Guide Me Swiftly Home

Ancasta reintroduces us to the next generation of the Newton family, now living at Woolston near Southampton; against the background of the new 20th century. (following Riduna, Diana Jacksons first novel.) Harriet, the familys matriarch, and her headstrong daughter Sarah, are empowered by the daunting responsibilities on them, with their loved ones so far away. The story weaves tightly through this period of Woolstons history, with the birth of Supermarine, early flying boat production and the Schneider Trophy. The excitement of this new age of flight is marred though, by the destruction of the Great War. No family is spared loss and sacrifice. As Harriet awaits the news of the return of her family from France, the Mediterranean and further afield, she finds solace beside the river, which would also lead her back to Riduna, the island of Alderney and the place of her birth. Ancasta is the Goddess of this River Itchen, to whom the Romans prayed, as does Harriet and a multitude of others both before and after her, pleading for the swift and safe return of their vessels and loved ones. See more