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
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Book Review: Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith
When you ask me for my top 10 favorite books (because there’s never just one), Harold Keith’s 1957 novel Rifles for Watie is on this list. It has been for years, assisted by the project I did on it for my Adolescent Literature class in college. (Best class ever.) Besides the descriptive prose and the … Continue reading Book Review: Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith
Book Review: The Queen’s Thief Series by Megan Whalen Turner
Gripping adventure. Political intrigue. Twist endings. Unexpected romance. Loyal friends. Cunning enemies. Realistic characters. Deep worldbuilding. Mindblowing revelations. Endless wit. My friends, meet the Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner. The Series Book 1: The Thief Gen is in prison because he stole the king’s signet ring—a task only an expert thief could accomplish. … Continue reading Book Review: The Queen’s Thief Series by Megan Whalen Turner
