Ithaca Bound

Roman ruins, a reluctant time traveler, and an army under threat.When Lillian Arlosh discovers ancient ruins on her Northumberland farm, she is thrown into a dangerous game of treasure hunting and government conspiracies. But that's not all that's buried beneath the soil of Ithaca Farm. Lurking in the shadows of time is a deadly secret that puts her loved ones in peril.To save them, Lillian must journey back in time and face the ruthless power of ancient Rome. But the clock is ticking, and with power-hungry politicians and Roman armies on her tail, every second counts. Will she be able to save the ones she loves and rewrite the course of history?A gripping tale of love, friendship, and the corrupting influence of power.Ithaca Bound was a finalist in the 2023 Sir Julius Vogel Awards - Best Novel.The Ithaca Time Travel TrilogyIthaca BoundIthaca LostIthaca FoundThe Ithaca time travel trilogy is a spinoff series from the Old Curiosity Shop time travel mystery series, featuring some of the same characters, and a continuation of their stories. The Ithaca series can still be read if you have yet to read the Old Curiosity Shop series.The Old Curiosity Shop Time Travel TrilogyFifteen PostcardsThe Last LetterTelegram Home Kirsten McKenzie fought international crime for fourteen years as a Customs Officer in both England and New Zealand, before leaving to work in the family antique store. Now a full time author, she lives in New Zealand with her family and alternates between writing time travel trilogies and polishing her next thriller. Her spare time is spent organising author events and appearing on literary panels at various festivals around the world.You can sign up for her sporadic newsletter at: https://www.kirstenmckenzie.com/newsletter/You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok.