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.