Sutcliff, Rosemary
The Lantern Bearers (Eagle of the Ninth)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192755063
- author:
- Sutcliff, Rosemary
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 199mm
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Lantern Bearers by Rosemary Sutcliff As the last remnants of the Roman army depart Britain for good, one soldier is left to face an uncertain future. Aquila's home and family are destroyed in the chaos, leaving him with only one burning desire: revenge. Years of hardship and fighting follow, but ultimately, it is this thirst for vengeance that defines Aquila's existence. Rosemary Sutcliff's vivid storytelling brings the Roman era to life, immersing readers in a world of conflict and struggle. With meticulous attention to detail, Sutcliff crafts a compelling narrative that explores the human cost of war and the enduring power of loyalty and family.