The Eagle of the Ninth

Written by Rosemary Sutcliff

Book #1 in the The Roman Britain Trilogy series

A young centurion seeks the truth behind a vanished legion in ancient Britain.

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296 pages· 1110L

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Marcus, a determined Roman centurion, embarks on a perilous journey to the wilds of Britain. His mission: uncover the fate of the Ninth Legion, lost to history and mystery. As he delves deeper, Marcus faces treacherous landscapes and hidden dangers, all while grappling with the shadow of his father's legacy. Will he find the truth, or will the secrets of the past remain buried forever? The stakes are high, and the answers could change everything he knows about honor and duty.

From the publisher

The Eagle of the Ninth is heralded as one of the most outstanding children’s books of the twentieth century and has sold over a million copies worldwide. This special edition has been produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this remarkable book by one of the most highly respected authors of children’s literature, Rosemary Sutcliff. Rosemary Sutcliff’s books about Roman Britain have won much acclaim. The author writes with such passion and with such attention to detail that the Roman age is instantly brought to life and stays with the reader long after the last page has been turned.

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