Marcus / Eagle of the Ninth Books in Order
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Marcus / Eagle of the Ninth books in publication order
6 books
The Eagle of the Ninth
by Rosemary Sutcliff
1954
A young Roman centurion travels beyond the northern frontier to recover the eagle standard lost when his father’s legion vanished. Venturing among hostile tribes, he seeks both the truth about the Ninth and a chance to restore his family’s honor.
The Shield Ring
by Rosemary Sutcliff
1956
Orphaned by Norman attacks, Bjorn and Frytha grow up together in a hidden Norse stronghold in the Lake country. As the invaders draw closer, the friends must help defend the adoptive home and community that gave them a second chance at belonging.
Dawn Wind
by Rosemary Sutcliff
1961
After losing his family to Saxon conquest, young Briton Owain wanders with his faithful dog and befriends another survivor, Regina. When she becomes ill, he submits to servitude to secure help, beginning a life that tests loyalty amid a changing Britain.
Sword at Sunset
by Rosemary Sutcliff
1963
Artos leads mounted warriors in the struggle to defend post-Roman Britain against invading forces. Told through his recollections, the novel follows campaigns, alliances, friendships, and intimate betrayals as he attempts to preserve a vulnerable society amid political fragmentation.
Frontier Wolf
by Rosemary Sutcliff
1980
Disgraced after a costly military mistake, young Roman officer Alexios is sent to command the rough Frontier Wolves in northern Britain. Building trust among unfamiliar men offers a chance to recover his purpose, but fragile frontier conditions threaten every friendship and hard-won responsibility.
Sword Song
by Rosemary Sutcliff
1997
Banished from his Viking settlement after killing a man, a young swordsman takes to the sea as a mercenary. His exile sends him into an uncertain life beyond home, where he must make his own way through violence and adventure.
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