An Echo In Time

An Echo In Time is a fantasy novel by Traci Harding. It is the second installment of a trilogy known as The Ancient Future Trilogy. The story follows a 20th century Australian woman who is transported to 5th century Wales in an attempt to change the future. Major themes within the book include time travel, martial arts, magic and psychic phenomenon.

Plot summary
For twenty years now, Tory Alexander, from the 20th century, has ruled as Queen with her beloved, King Maelgwn of Gwynned in 6th century Britain. But the dark forces are stirring and Tory must travel the realms of time to find a cure for the High King's strange sickness before it spreads throughout the kingdoms. Tory seeks the advice of the triple Goddess, and the women of the Otherworld send Tory through time to Plato's City of the Golden Gates – Atlantis. Once there Tory has to find her own way home, and a cure for Maelgwn's sickness. All her strength of character and resourcefulness is focussed to this end ...

Characters in "The Ancient Future"
Tory Alexander - The heroine of the story, Tory is a twenty-something Australian woman who is adept at Tae Kwon Do and speaks fluent Brythonic.

Maelgwn of Gwynedd - Known as 'the Dragon of the Isle' or simply 'the Dragon', Maelgwn takes over his Father's throne to become King of Gwynedd.

Taliesin Pen Beirdd - Spiritual advisor to Maelgwn and the magician who brings Tory back through time.

Sir Calin Brockwell - Maelgwn's champion, cousin and friend. A dedicated womaniser who is also a reincarnation of Tory's brother Brian.

Katren - A maid rescued from the horrendous man who bought her as a wife. Katren becomes Tory's maid and best friend. With Tory's help, Katren marries Brockwell & the two have 3 sons together, Blain, Owen & Cai.

Bryce - the illegitimate son of Calin Brockwell.

Allusions to actual history, geography and current science
Some of the settings and characters within the book refer to history and mythology.

Sources, references, external links, quotations

 * The Ancient Future Trilogy on Traci Harding's webpage