The Eagle of the Ninth
By Rosemary Sutcliff
(Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Paperback, 9780374419301, 304pp.)
Publication Date: November 9, 2010
Other Editions of This Title: Compact Disc, Paperback, Compact Disc
Categories: Historical - Ancient Civilizations
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Description
In a.d. 125, a young Roman centurion must recover the infamous Ninth Legion's missing symbol of honor, the eagle standard.
Praise For The Eagle of the Ninth…
"An unusual blend of stirring action and poetic symbolism. Authentic in background, skillful in plot, and perceptive in characterization." --Booklist
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