{"product_id":"the-silver-branch-9780312644314","title":"The Silver Branch","description":"\u003cp\u003eViolence and unrest are sweeping through Roman Britain. Justin and Flavius find themselves caught up in the middle of it all when they discover a plot to overthrow the Emperor. In fear for their lives, they gather together a tattered band of men and lead them into the thick of battle, to defend the honor of Rome. But will they be in time to save the Emperor . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosemary Sutcliff\u003c\/b\u003e (1920-1992) wrote dozens of books for young readers, including her award-winning Roman Britain trilogy, \u003ci\u003eThe Eagle of the Ninth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Branch\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Lantern Bearers\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Carnegie Medal. \u003ci\u003eThe Eagle of the Ninth\u003c\/i\u003e is now a major motion picture, The Eagle, directed by Kevin MacDonald and starring Channing Tatum. Born in Surrey, Sutcliff spent her childhood in Malta and on various other naval bases where her father was stationed. At a young age, she contracted Still's Disease, which confined her to a wheelchair for most of her life. Shortly before her death, she was named Commander of the British Empire (CBE) one of Britain's most prestigious honors. She died in West Sussex, England, in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565674303762,"sku":"9780312644314","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_571f736c-d945-4500-ba04-393e38c6a92b.jpg?v=1731887424","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-silver-branch-9780312644314","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}