Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff was a British author known for her historical fiction, particularly set in ancient and medieval Britain. Among her notable works are "The Eagle of the Ninth," which explores Roman Britain, and "The Lantern Bearers," a tale of the decline of Roman influence in Britain. Her writing often reflects themes of courage and identity.
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Books by Rosemary Sutcliff
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The Lantern Bearers
by Rosemary Sutcliff
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After his home is destroyed and his family lost during Roman Britain's collapse, a young man finds a new purpose as a guardian against the Saxon invasion.
The Eagle of the Ninth
by Rosemary Sutcliff
3.9(8,862)
A disgraced Roman centurion, haunted by his father's vanished legion, embarks on a perilous quest beyond Hadrian's Wall to retrieve its lost eagle standard and restore his family's honor.