By Jack Whyte
ISBN-10: 1466822074
ISBN-13: 9781466822078
The Eagles' Brood keeps the saga of the Colony often called Camulod, and the story of the descendants of these courageous Romans who cast a brand new lifestyle for the Celt and Roman peoples whilst the Roman legions departed Britain.
Most comprehend the recent chief of the Colony as Merlyn; all name him Commander. Cauis Merlyn Britannicus is liable for their safeguard, and all glance to him for tips, management, justice, and salvation. it's a harsh lifestyles yet an outstanding neighborhood, and Merlyn is devoted to spreading the impact of Roman tradition past the Colony's borders.
Uther Pendragon, the fellow who will father the mythical Arthur, is the cousin Merlyn has identified and enjoyed for the reason that they have been birthed, 4 hours aside at the similar day, the 12 months the legions left Britain. he's the tireless warrior--the purple dragon to Merlyn's nice silver bear--and among the 2 of them, the Colony understands few enemies.
As diverse as they are often, they're inseparable: faces of an identical coin. In a global torn aside by means of war and upheaval, every one is the other's simple task and warrantly of the survival of the Colony . . . until eventually a vicious crime, person who moves on the roots of Merlyn's lifestyles, drives a wedge among them. A wedge that threatens the destiny of a kingdom . . . .
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Ripe pomegranates hung nearby, and before he left he picked three of four. He locked the gate behind him, and slipped the key into his pocket. Each morning, Toby searched his garden for footprints, expecting to find children had stolen his fruit and vegetables. What would he do when he recognised the boots of Bonaparte? I won’t tell anyone, Gracie decided. It’s not my 56 Gracie & the Emperor-pp 31/3/03 3:13 PM Page 57 problem. But she couldn’t help wondering where Bonaparte had found the key. ’ called someone behind her.
29 Gracie & the Emperor-pp 31/3/03 3:13 PM Page 30 Gracie jumped in fright, though he’d done it many times before. ’ Gracie gazed at his pale eyes and at the small hands gripping the counter. ’ He took a step towards her. ’ he shouted. His cheeks had swollen into blotchy red balloons. He pointed to the room above the shop. ’ Gracie barged past him, through the door and up the narrow staircase. ’ she screamed. ’ The attic room held no greeting for her. Its once comforting walls enclosed her like a cell, and she couldn’t wait to escape.
He couldn’t mean Bonaparte. ’ he asked. ’ His smile warmed her again before he bent back over his broom. 31 Gracie & the Emperor-pp 31/3/03 3:13 PM Page 32 Mrs Pratt was waiting in the kitchen. ‘Gracie, good, you’re here. ’ Kitty flitted across the room and Gracie could feel her eyes inspecting her from top to toe. ’ ‘Most days I do,’ said Gracie. Not new, but clean. ’ Kitty pointed to Gracie’s wrist. Gracie covered the bracelet, quickly, with her other hand. ‘I wore it yesterday,’ she said. ’ ‘You wouldn’t, if you know what’s right for you.
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