The Eagles' Brood by Jack Whyte

Set in post-Roman Britain, this gritty, historically grounded retelling of the Arthurian legend follows a veteran strategist and the young leader he mentors as they found a Romano-British stronghold, train warriors, and forge political alliances to resist Saxon incursions; the story blends military realism, personal sacrifice and political maneuvering as the community struggles to shape a new civilization while its leaders grow into their roles and face the costs of holding a fragile peace.

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