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Rosemary Sutcliff

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Rosemary Sutcliff was a British historical novelist renowned for her historical fiction, particularly her works set during the Roman period and the Dark Ages. Born on December 14, 1920, and passing away on July 23, 1992, Sutcliff's meticulous research and evocative storytelling have left a lasting impact on the genre.

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“The young Centurion, who had been completely still throughout, said very softly, as though to himself, "Greater love hath no man--" and Justin thought it sounded as though he were quoting someone else.”

Men Said Stills Young Greater Justin Quoting Greater Love Centurions

Book:The Silver Branch

Source: The Silver Branch

“And it came to Marcus suddenly that slaves very seldom whistled. They might sing, if they felt like it or if the rhythm helped their work, but whistling was in some way different; it took a free man to make the sort of noise Esca was making.”

Ifs Men Way Different Might Felt Slave Noise Rhythm Free Man Whistling

Book:The Eagle of the Ninth

Source: The Eagle of the Ninth

“We shall have made such a blaze that men will remember us on the other side or the dark.”

Men Made Remember Sides Dark

Book:The sword and the circle: King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table

Source: The sword and the circle: King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table

About the Author

Born: December 14, 1920
Died: July 23, 1992
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 35

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Blue Remembered Hills: A RecollectionRelated source material

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