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When Beric, a 15‑year‑old Roman by birth yet nurtured by a Celtic tribe, is rejected by his adoptive community, he faces the harsh reality of ancient slavery. He is sold to a Roman settlement, condemned, and condemned to serve for life in a galley.
The story follows Beric as he confronts the brutality of the Roman world and the loss of his identity amid shifting loyalties and cultural conflicts, set against the backdrop of early medieval Great Britain.
Through his eyes readers witness the fraught intersection of heritage and brutal justice, providing a vivid look at a young man’s struggle for survival and dignity in a medieval setting.
First publish date: August 1979
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Rosemary Sutcliff
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