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by Rosemary Sutcliff (Author), Charles Keeping (Illustrator) "ON a blustery autumn day a galley was nosing up the wide loop of a British river that widened into me harbour of Rutupiae ..." (more)
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`This is a book full of action and excitement, plot and intrigue combining real people of the time...with the fictitious characters. ' The Historical Novels Review


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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 honour of Rome. But will they be in time to save the Emperor . . . Rosemary Sutcliff's books about Roman Britain have won much acclaim and the first in the trilogy, The Eagle of the Ninth, has now sold over a million copies worldwide. The author writes with such passion and with such attention to detail that the Roman age is instantly brought to life and stays with the reader long after the last page has been turned.
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1.0 out of 5 stars I Never Knew What Was Going On!!!, Jun 8 2004
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When I read this book, from the beginning I had no idea what was going on and I still didn't at the end. I knew random parts but I did not know why they were in a war in the first place.
This is the worst book I have ever read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Silver Branch, Jun 8 2001
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Want a riveting historical-fiction novel with a plot that is better than most? If so, the Silver Branch is a book for you. Set in Roman Britan, over a century after the first book in the series, The Eagle of the Ninth, the book paints a picture of the life of two Romans, who seek to overthrow a tyrannical emperor who has separated himself, and Britan, from Rome. Rosemary Sutcliff has indeed woven a story whose plot is exceedingly diverse and well thought-out. The book gives the reader a gripping plot in which the reader is given a picture of the Roman world. The book paints a vivid picture of a Roman town, Legion, a gladiator fight, and the Roman's enemies the Saxon barbarians. Rosemary Sutcliff has the gift of being able to write very good historical novels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nobody can beat Rosemary Sutcliff, Feb 5 2000
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I found this book to be fantastic. I love the time and setting, but it was much more than that. The characters are all so real and alive, the historical events are so accuratly portrayed, and, most of all, the writing is excellent. Rosemary Sutcliff has fast become one of my very favorite authors, and I would definately reccommend this book to almost anyone, especially if you have any interest in the Roman Empire or Britian/early British history. (I only might not reccommend this to some kids, because the writing isn't always so easy, and they might get bogged down or confused)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Old Friend
I first read this book over 20 years ago--it was probably my first Rosemary Sutcliff. I loved it then and I love it now. It's a great read! Read more
Published on Dec 10 1999 by Cathi L. Palmer

4.0 out of 5 stars Patrick O'Brian Lite...
I read this book when I was thirteen. I saw it reissued recently and picked it up. It was as good as I remmebered. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Roman history. Read more
Published on Dec 8 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars You have to understand the times to get the book.
I would have given this book 4 stars but I don't think it deserves these really bad reviews. it's a great book. Read more
Published on Sep 18 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars This book is the worst ,most confusing book I have ever read
This confusing,bad book is the WORST book in history!Sorry Rosmary Sutcliff.
Published on Jan 16 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Confusing! I'm Sorry but I DEFINATELY did not like this book
This book was extremely incomprehensable!!!It was BORING and it kept bringing new characters in without introducing them or anything. Read more
Published on Jan 16 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars sutcliff is not just for kids
This is the second in a loosely linked trilogy (the 1st and 3rd books are 'Eagle of the Ninth' and 'The Lantern Bearers'), and is arguably the best of the three. Read more
Published on Sep 22 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Sutcliff has become my favorite author
Having read Eagle of the Ninth and the LanternBearers,I was most anxious to read Silver Branch. It was as spellbounding and informative as the first 2 I read. Read more
Published on Sep 7 1998

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