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Aquila, a young Roman officer, decides that his loyalty lies with Britain rather than the last of the Roman legions. He joins the forces of Roman‑British leader Ambrosius and participates in the struggle against the Saxon hordes that threaten the island.
First publish date: March 19, 1998
Genre: War & Military Fiction/Military Fiction
Authors: Rosemary Sutcliff
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