The Golden Slave

The Golden Slave is a historical novel by Poul Anderson, written in the late 20th century, set in 100 B.C. It follows Eodan, a young chieftain of the Cimbrian tribes, who is captured and sold into slavery after his tribe's defeat by Roman forces. The story explores themes of conflict, love, and resilience as Eodan fights to reclaim his freedom and rescue his wife, Hwicca, from a life of servitude. The novel highlights the struggles of the Cimbrians against the expanding Roman Empire, making it a notable work in the genre of historical fiction.