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The Silver Branch - (Roman Britain Trilogy) by Rosemary Sutcliff (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Violence and unrest are sweeping through Roman Britain.
- 208 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Historical
- Series Name: Roman Britain Trilogy
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About the Book
When they accidentally uncover a plot against the British emperor Carausius, a young army surgeon and his soldier cousin are caught up in a maze of intrigue that leads them into an underground organization of secret agents in the service of Rome.Book Synopsis
Violence and unrest are sweeping through Roman Britain. Justin and Flavius find themselves caught up in the middle of it all when they discover a plot to overthrow the Emperor. In fear for their lives, they gather together a tattered band of men and lead them into the thick of battle, to defend the honor of Rome. But will they be in time to save the Emperor . . .
Review Quotes
"Rosemary Sutcliff's superb historical imagination never fails." --The New York Herald Tribune
"Enthusiastically recommended." --The Horn Book "She writes as though Roman Britain were as real and as close to her as the England of today." --The Chicago TribuneAbout the Author
Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) wrote dozens of books for young readers, including her award-winning Roman Britain trilogy, The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, and The Lantern Bearers, which won the Carnegie Medal. The Eagle of the Ninth is now a major motion picture, The Eagle, directed by Kevin MacDonald and starring Channing Tatum. Born in Surrey, Sutcliff spent her childhood in Malta and on various other naval bases where her father was stationed. At a young age, she contracted Still's Disease, which confined her to a wheelchair for most of her life. Shortly before her death, she was named Commander of the British Empire (CBE) one of Britain's most prestigious honors. She died in West Sussex, England, in 1992.