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294 pages | first published 1954

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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.
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Summary of 663 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
informative 36%
mysterious 31%
emotional 22%
reflective 22%
tense 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 9%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 13%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 31% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 38% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.75

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