Rosemary Sutcliff was a British novelist who was for known for children books more so historical fiction. She wrote an adventure novel based in England known as The Eagle of the Ninth in the year nineteen fifty four. The following is the book preview of novel.
Ninth region of Rome disappears after they march to the Northern Britain as a response to a rising among the Caledonian tribes. Four thousand men in number were lost. The father of Marcus happens to be one of the commanders of the Legion. Marcus is a centurion in a group of second Legion. He is heading to refresh his troop accompanied by his soldiers to one of bordering forts. Before long, local native tribe attacks his camp which acts as his base.
Marcus leads his troop to defend his camp against the native tribes. He is wounded badly from that war. He recovers after some days. He saves his soldiers but he is injured and it is certain that he is not in a fit condition that can enable him to resume his duty. This ends his career and ambitions too. His uncle who retired serving takes him to his home.
He lives with the uncle with his leg slowly recovering. He attends Saturnalia Games. He buys a gladiator, Enter Esca after losing in battle. He is to serve him as his personal servant. The two discover that they share similarities. The father of Esca was a commander just as that of Marcus. They form a strengthened relationship.
There come rumors that Ninth eagle has been seen with other tribes. Marcus gives his servant freedom as long as he is to remain loyal. They leave together to determine whether the rumors are true. They reach a place called Dun which is led by Derdgian and stay there for a short while. Marcus attends a ceremony and is astonished to see a priest with the eagle of the Legion. The eagle does not have its wings. He knows very well the Ninth must have been killed trying to protect it. Marcus learns that it is not guarded and has an aim of stealing it. In the night they are to leave, Esca does steal it and hides it.
The two escape without many challenges until when the tribes finds them, halfway the journey. Marcus fakes it pretending to be in a state of confusion and accepts to be searched. They do not find eagle and so they go ahead to look for it. Esca goes back for eagle from the hiding place and takes it. They start running for their safety.
The two have to hurry up. This is because they are being pursued. They have to have to fear even those who are unaware of them. This is however difficult because the condition of the leg of Marcus, although they cannot risk stopping. They are spotted again although this time by a few of them. They run into a building to hide. At long last they are able to run for safety.
Finally, they make it to the home of Marcus uncle. They forward it to him as they celebrate their victory upon returning it rallies the tribes against them. Unfortunately, the coming back of Eagle of Ninth is not enough to reform it. The achievement of Marcus is somehow diminished.
Ninth region of Rome disappears after they march to the Northern Britain as a response to a rising among the Caledonian tribes. Four thousand men in number were lost. The father of Marcus happens to be one of the commanders of the Legion. Marcus is a centurion in a group of second Legion. He is heading to refresh his troop accompanied by his soldiers to one of bordering forts. Before long, local native tribe attacks his camp which acts as his base.
Marcus leads his troop to defend his camp against the native tribes. He is wounded badly from that war. He recovers after some days. He saves his soldiers but he is injured and it is certain that he is not in a fit condition that can enable him to resume his duty. This ends his career and ambitions too. His uncle who retired serving takes him to his home.
He lives with the uncle with his leg slowly recovering. He attends Saturnalia Games. He buys a gladiator, Enter Esca after losing in battle. He is to serve him as his personal servant. The two discover that they share similarities. The father of Esca was a commander just as that of Marcus. They form a strengthened relationship.
There come rumors that Ninth eagle has been seen with other tribes. Marcus gives his servant freedom as long as he is to remain loyal. They leave together to determine whether the rumors are true. They reach a place called Dun which is led by Derdgian and stay there for a short while. Marcus attends a ceremony and is astonished to see a priest with the eagle of the Legion. The eagle does not have its wings. He knows very well the Ninth must have been killed trying to protect it. Marcus learns that it is not guarded and has an aim of stealing it. In the night they are to leave, Esca does steal it and hides it.
The two escape without many challenges until when the tribes finds them, halfway the journey. Marcus fakes it pretending to be in a state of confusion and accepts to be searched. They do not find eagle and so they go ahead to look for it. Esca goes back for eagle from the hiding place and takes it. They start running for their safety.
The two have to hurry up. This is because they are being pursued. They have to have to fear even those who are unaware of them. This is however difficult because the condition of the leg of Marcus, although they cannot risk stopping. They are spotted again although this time by a few of them. They run into a building to hide. At long last they are able to run for safety.
Finally, they make it to the home of Marcus uncle. They forward it to him as they celebrate their victory upon returning it rallies the tribes against them. Unfortunately, the coming back of Eagle of Ninth is not enough to reform it. The achievement of Marcus is somehow diminished.
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