The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of northern Britain-and they were never seen again. Four thousand men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. It's a mystery that's never been solved, until now ...So begins the story of The Eagle of the Ninth, set against a backdrop of Roman Britain and featuring a young soldier, Marcus Aquila, who sets off into the unknown north to find out what happened to the lost legion. Following on from this are The Silver Branch in which two young soldiers uncover a plot to overthrow the Emperor, and The Lantern Bearers which is set at a time when the Romans are leaving the shores of Britain and tells of Aquila who, having served in the Roman army, is now returning home to his farm-but when he gets there everything he knows and loves has been destroyed and so he sets out to seek revenge. To have three such exciting stories in one volume is a treat for fans old and new.
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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 'these tales of Roman Britain have yet to be surpassed for their unpatronising prose and adult dangers. Sutcliff makes Classics and archaeology uniquely thrilling for children' Amanda Craig, The Times
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By DavidK
Format:Paperback
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.
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Andy
Format:Paperback
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.
48 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Ben Kane
Format:Paperback
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.... Read more ›
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.... Read more ›
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By A. Crockett
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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. I continue to enjoy similar stories and Simon Scarrow's Macro and Cato novels are a modern equivalent. I introduced my now grown-up daughter to the book, she too loves it and has read 2 copies to death!! I don't think referring to the 2 later books as being "set in the same Universe" is very helpful - these books are not fantasy, they are set in our Universe in Roman times.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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 overwhelming and the sense of oncoming disaster and hope is palpable
Great adventure books and decent history for those who wouyld otherwise ignore a little remembered time
The detail is excellent without being overwhelming and the sense of oncoming disaster and hope is palpable
Great adventure books and decent history for those who wouyld otherwise ignore a little remembered time
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mike
Format:Paperback
Rosemary Sutcliff, in this trilogy is far too good and subtle a writer to be consigned to the ghetto of children's literature. All three books explore the theme of what it means to be a Roman in Britain, and the slow move from being a Roman with strong ties to Britain in the first book, to being a Roman who's loyalty to Roman ways and Rome strongly depends on how good Rome is for Britain in the second book, to a Roman who when push comes to shove, and Rome abandons Britain, discovers that he has actually become British and so abandons Rome.
Sutcliff's characterisation is subtle and complex, battle scenes serve a valid narrative purpose and her plotting is highly believable. I cannot reccomend this highly enough.
Oh, by the by, steer well clear of The Eagle (the film version). Devoid of all subleties, moral ambiguities and taking liberties with the plot it is hugely dissapointing after the book.
Sutcliff's characterisation is subtle and complex, battle scenes serve a valid narrative purpose and her plotting is highly believable. I cannot reccomend this highly enough.
Oh, by the by, steer well clear of The Eagle (the film version). Devoid of all subleties, moral ambiguities and taking liberties with the plot it is hugely dissapointing after the book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Don't be put off by the fact that these are often seen as books for "young adults" The trilogy covers the waning and withdrawal of Roman power in Britain and the rise of the various factions struggling to take over through the eyes of one Romano British family, although they can be read as separate stories .
On one level each is an adventure ranging from the finding of the lost Eagle of the ninth legion through to the rise of Ambrosius and a young man called Artos. They are also however a tribute to discipline and order as typified by the Romans (often given a bad press) and the various "barbarian " tribes with their own versions of slavery and cruelty as well as noble and brave warriors. The heart of the story is the conflict between loyalty to Rome and ones homeland. All three books are excellently written and inspired by ancient artefacts found in Britain.
On one level each is an adventure ranging from the finding of the lost Eagle of the ninth legion through to the rise of Ambrosius and a young man called Artos. They are also however a tribute to discipline and order as typified by the Romans (often given a bad press) and the various "barbarian " tribes with their own versions of slavery and cruelty as well as noble and brave warriors. The heart of the story is the conflict between loyalty to Rome and ones homeland. All three books are excellently written and inspired by ancient artefacts found in Britain.
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A cracking can't put it down read
A great trilogy, a story through the ages that gripped me at every turn. I would recommend this to everyone.
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eagle of the ninth
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Very enjoyable read containing lots of interesting historical facts which pianted a really understandable picture of life during and at the end of Roman Britain
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You can't speak highly enough of Rosemary Sutcliffe's attention to detail. Well researched, beautifully written and ageless books for young and old.
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