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304 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in Roman Britain this story is of a young Roman officer who sets out to discover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the Ninth Legion, who marched into the mists of Northern Britain and never returned.
Community Reviews Summary of 969 reviews
Moods
informative 33%
tense 26%
emotional 23%
reflective 21%
mysterious 19%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
funny 4%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, ColonisationModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, ClassismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death304 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in Roman Britain this story is of a young Roman officer who sets out to discover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the Ninth Legion, who marched into the mists of Northern Britain and never returned.
Community Reviews Summary of 969 reviews
Moods
informative 33%
tense 26%
emotional 23%
reflective 21%
mysterious 19%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
funny 4%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, ColonisationModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, ClassismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death