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  • Hardcover: 319 pages
  • Publisher: Saint Martin's Press Inc. (15 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312864396
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312864392
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 438,419 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In the second century AD, the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius made a deal with the barbarian Sarmations: the fighting would stop if they supplied Rome with 8000 horsemen. They complied, and thus began the Roman life of Ariantes, warrior-prince in a land not his own.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a really great read, 8 Mar 2004
By Travelling Jen (North Yorkshire UK) - See all my reviews
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Who knows whether the details of the barbarians serving as cavalry on roman Hadrian's Wall are correct? When you read this book it won't seem important. The plot is such that it keeps you reading into the night. The characters are sympathetic and believable. The military action rings true.The people in this novel live on with you long after you have finished the book. What a shame it wasn't 1000 pages! If you like historical fiction with a superbly accurate feel, this book is for you.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is historically accurate, 23 Jan 2005
By Dr Paul (CAMBRIDGE, UK) - See all my reviews
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Note the earlier review concerned about the use of the term "British". While a single state covering the island of Britain is quite recent the Romans did refer to the island of Britain as "Brittania" and the inhabitants as "British". The British language at that time was a Celtic language which after the Anglo-Saxons arrived became confined to today's Wales, Scotland and Cornwall and became Gaelic, Welsh and Cornish. The references to Britain and British in the book are perfectly reasonable
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the kind of book you wish were longer., 5 Aug 1998
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Island of Ghosts falls into what I call the Mary Renault School -- historical fiction that is so compellingly good that you end up believing this is how it actually happened. Gillian Bradshaw has taken a historical "footnote"--the arrival of Sarmatian cavalry in Britain--and turned it into a rousingly good story. I sat down and read this book in one afternoon, then re-read it the next day. Characters and their motivations are for the most part quite believable (although the villainess was just a tad extreme) and I found myself caring about what happened to them. This book is a great example of historical fiction, with just a little romance thrown in for good measure. I am quite a fan of the author's -- I have read all of her work -- and while I might not rate this as the best of her books, it's right up there near the top. If you read this book, you will not be disappointed -- I swear on fire.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book by its cover...
...or so they say and nor should you judge it by it's rather clumsy and misleading title. I bought this book as it promised a fresh slant on Roman Britain as it was written from... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Cheeky Monkey

4.0 out of 5 stars Great writing
This is well written, historically accurate fiction. Not to be pedantic about the last 2 reviews but the term British IS accurate. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2005 by roymckelvie

3.0 out of 5 stars Historical innacuracy
The book was quite good and seemed to be quite well researched and I was getting into the plot when one of the characters 'talked to the other in British'. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2004 by Ronald Turnbull

3.0 out of 5 stars I've read better, I've read worse
I could see the plot twists coming a mile away, the love story took all of ten pages, and the ending was rather flat. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic tale of assimilation
This is great!! I had read almost all of Gillian Bradshaw's previous books. I bought this thinking it was a new fantasy. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent historical fiction, superb writing
bradshaw's writing is superb and her narrative is tight. the book should have been a bit longer, for the end feels slightly rushed. Read more
Published on 17 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and authentic historical novel of Roman Britain
After I finished this excellent historical novel of Roman Britain I realized why I liked it so much, despite the fact the the protagonist is a man. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! One of the best books of the year!
From the very first sentence of this book I was enthralled. Gillian Bradshaw's extraordinary skill brings to life the world of Roman Britain, and fills it with memorable... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written and compelling historical novel
I loved this book! It captured me from the very first sentence, and I found myself thinking about the characters whenever I was forced to put the book down. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for ancient history buffs
This book took me by surprise. I tend to like "girl" books--female protagonists, relationship issues, flowery prose, and so forth. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 1998

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