Fourteen years ago, the Ninth Legion of the Roman army disappeared into the mists beyond Hadrian’s Wall—and never returned. Now rumors are swirling south into Roman territory that the Eagle, the Legion’s idolized symbol, has been sighted. Centurion Marcus Aquila has been languishing at his uncle’s estate, recovering from the injury that discharged him from … Continue reading Book Review: The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff