"Based chiefly on Sir Thomas Malory's La morte d'Arthur"--T.p. verso. von Sutcliff, Rosemary

Life is secure and peaceful for young Prosper, second son of Gerontius, until the day Prince Gorthyn arrives with his hunting party. Prosper's unusual daring in the hunt catches the prince's attention, and he promises to make Prosper his...

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...

Der römische Centurio Marcus hat sich nach Britannien beworben, weil dort, im hohen Norden des Landes, die Legion seines Vaters spurlos verschwunden ist. Kein einziger Soldat ist zurückgekehrt und auch das Feldzeichen, den römischen...

In this thrilling re-telling of the Anglo-Saxon legend, Rosemary Sutcliff recounts Beowulf's most terrifying quests: against Grendel the man-wolf, against the hideous sea-hag and, most courageous of all - his fight to the death with the...

The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch and The Lantern Bearers are recognized as being three of the best novels about Roman Britain written for children. Written by Rosemary Sutcliff, one the most acclaimed children's writers of the...