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[Praise for The Eagle of the Ninth]: Decades later, I can still hear echoes of The Eagle of the Ninth in my head: the chink of mail, the tired beat of the legionaries' feet. (The Independent )
What a splendid story it is, compulsive reading! (Junior Bookshelf )
What a splendid story it is, compulsive reading! (Junior Bookshelf )
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Three outstanding books in one edition by a world-renowned author
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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This compendium would be an excellent addition to anyone's collection. It's made up of three loosely linked books - the first, The Eagle of the Ninth, is Sutcliff's most famous work, and is currently the subject of a film adaptation, The Eagle. It's the story of an injured and embittered young centurion, Marcus Flavius Aquila, who takes on an impossible quest - to find the lost eagle standard of his father's legion, lost many years before in the wilds of Scotland. It's a stirring tale of bravery, honour and the search for redemption against overwhelming odds, and it has entranced generations of readers from "eight to eighty eight".
While The Silver Branch, the second book, is an excellent read, it is not in quite the same league as the first story. Set about 150 years later, it concerns two cousins, both members of the same family as the hero of The Eagle of then Ninth. The tale also takes place in Britain, at a time when the emperorship of Rome had become a commodity to be fought over. Again the themes of loyalty, honour and aiming for a brighter future stand out, as do Sutcliff's wonderful descrptions of Roman Britain.
The Lantern Bearers is the last book, and in my mind, it is the best. Winner of the Carnegie Medal, an extremely prestigious award, it is by far the most rich in character development. The main protagonist is Aquila, a young Roman soldier, and a member of the same family as those who featured in the first two books. Deserting the legions as they abandon Britain to its fate (in AD 410), he enters the service of Ambrosius, a charismatic Roman leader whose aim it is to save the island from the waves of Saxon and Jute invaders. The story carries the reader through nearl 20 years of warfare, and is a joy to read. One of the other characters, Artos (a nod to the mythical figure of Arthur) also features in another Sutcliff book, the highly regarded Sword at Sunset.
Ben Kane, author of The Forgotten Legion.
While The Silver Branch, the second book, is an excellent read, it is not in quite the same league as the first story. Set about 150 years later, it concerns two cousins, both members of the same family as the hero of The Eagle of then Ninth. The tale also takes place in Britain, at a time when the emperorship of Rome had become a commodity to be fought over. Again the themes of loyalty, honour and aiming for a brighter future stand out, as do Sutcliff's wonderful descrptions of Roman Britain.
The Lantern Bearers is the last book, and in my mind, it is the best. Winner of the Carnegie Medal, an extremely prestigious award, it is by far the most rich in character development. The main protagonist is Aquila, a young Roman soldier, and a member of the same family as those who featured in the first two books. Deserting the legions as they abandon Britain to its fate (in AD 410), he enters the service of Ambrosius, a charismatic Roman leader whose aim it is to save the island from the waves of Saxon and Jute invaders. The story carries the reader through nearl 20 years of warfare, and is a joy to read. One of the other characters, Artos (a nod to the mythical figure of Arthur) also features in another Sutcliff book, the highly regarded Sword at Sunset.
Ben Kane, author of The Forgotten Legion.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This book is fantastic.
I have been a fan of the Eagle of the Ninth story since it was dramatised on Radio 4 back in 1996 and have listened to it on and off since then. I never thought to read the book until I realised the radio version was waaaay to short for my liking.
This book comprises The Eagle of the Ninth, the Silver Branch and the Lantern Bearers, three stories set in the same universe.
I would recommend that anybody planning to go and see the new movie adaptation of 'The Eagle of the Ninth' read the book first as the story is amazing. Testament to Rosemary Sutcliff's writing prowess.
I have been a fan of the Eagle of the Ninth story since it was dramatised on Radio 4 back in 1996 and have listened to it on and off since then. I never thought to read the book until I realised the radio version was waaaay to short for my liking.
This book comprises The Eagle of the Ninth, the Silver Branch and the Lantern Bearers, three stories set in the same universe.
I would recommend that anybody planning to go and see the new movie adaptation of 'The Eagle of the Ninth' read the book first as the story is amazing. Testament to Rosemary Sutcliff's writing prowess.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Because Rosemary Sutcliff is known as a childrens writer it might be assumed this is a book/trilogy just for children. It is NOT,it will appeal to all ages. I am 68 and the writing and story as good as Iggulden or Scarrow all of whose books I have.
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Deserves to have a wider audience
The Eagle of the Ninth Chronicles is not as well known as it could be for two reasons. First, it is often relegated to the "childrens' literature" shelves, but this is just as good... Read more
Published 4 months ago by History Geek
great novel for teenagers
I bought this to research ideas about ancient Britain - and wasn't disappointed It has wonderful evocative settings of Roman Britain in its last years.. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms. Barbara Chandler
Absolutely superb
Rosemary Sutcliff, in this trilogy is far too good and subtle a writer to be consigned to the ghetto of children's literature. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mike
A great read about Roman Britain.
I read and bought my copy of the Eagle of the Ninth about 40 years ago! But until recently I had not realised that there are three books spanning the years of the Roman Britain... Read more
Published 9 months ago by catlover1
Great historical read
Read "Eagle of the Ninth" as an 8
year old ; have now read the collection some 50 years later ! Read more
year old ; have now read the collection some 50 years later ! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nicky B
An enjoyable read.
I must have read this book when I was about 12 years old. Reading the "Eagle of the Ninth." now I thought how adult it was. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Warwick
Eagle of the Ninth Chronicles
Bought for my partner, a history buff, he almost devoured it, taking just a few hours to read it.
He says it is fascinating though a few liberties have been taken here &... Read more
He says it is fascinating though a few liberties have been taken here &... Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Roberts
childhood rememberd
Having read the first of this trilogy over 40 years ago, I wanted to re-read it and the other two before seeing the film. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ambade67
The best set of novels on late Roman Britain
These three books in one compendium, originally written for teenagers, cover the last years of Roman Britain and the Saxon invasion
The detail is excellent without being... Read more
The detail is excellent without being... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Robert Wallace
An Old Friend!!
I first read the Eagle of The Ninth when I was about 8-9 in the late 60s, I loved the story then and read all the rest of Rosemary Sutcliffe's novels. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Crockett
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