![]() ![]() ![]() The first man he meets turns out to be Flavius, a kinsman of his, and they quickly become inseparable friends. Justin, a young surgeon in the Roman army, arrives in Britain, at Rutupiae, where the Romans have a fort and lighthouse, at the narrowest point of the English channel. At this point, Rome is losing its hold on Britain and the Saxons are now threatening the coastal cities. ![]() The two main characters, Flavius and Justin, are descendants of the main character in Eagle of the Ninth. The Silver Branch is the second in the trilogy, and takes place somewhere around 150 years after the first book, Eagle of the Ninth, approximately 100 years before Rome fell to the barbarians. We have really been enjoying Rosemary Sutcliff’s books about Roman Britain. Synopsis: Justin, a surgeon in the Roman Army, and his kinsman Flavius, a centurion, become involved in the resistance effort when a usurper takes command of Roman Britain. Major Themes: Roman Empire, British History ![]()
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