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After the Roman legions leave Britain, former Roman soldier Publics Varrus returns to the island and embraces a new life as a blacksmith. Using his skills, he smelts a mysterious meteorite to forge what becomes one of the most famous swords in history.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Jack Whyte
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