Hengist Leaves for Britain. From Liam Guilar's 'A Man of Heart'.

This extract is taken from ‘A Man of Heart’ by Liam Guilar, published by Shearsman in January 2023.

The Venerable Bede dated this event to 450 AD. The British, attacked on all sides, abandoned by Rome, hired mercenaries to help them to fight their enemies. Traditionally, they hired three boat loads of ‘Germanic Warriors’, led by Hengist and his brother, Horsa. On the beach watching them depart is his daughter, Rowena, who will play a significant role in subsequent events.

Their story is told in A Man of Heart.