OFFA'S Dyke is at the centre of a new work of fiction now available.

Love on the Borders, the latest book from Dr Martin Bax, follows a young woman as she walks the length of the ancient earthwork tracing the border between England and Wales in honour of her murdered mother.

Along the way she recalls her passions, conjuring up 12 lovers from her past, future and imagination, including King Offa himself.

Love on the Borders is published by Seren and is priced at £7.99. It is available from all good bookshops and libraries or from www.gwales.com