The Eagles' Brood

By Jack Whyte

Book Overview

The Eagles' Brood by Jack Whyte continues the saga of the Colony known as Camulod, and the tale of the descendants of those brave Romans who forged a new way of life for the Celt and Roman peoples when the Roman legions departed Britain.

Most know the new leader of the Colony as Merlyn; all call him Commander. Cauis Merlyn Britannicus is responsible for their safety, and all look to him for guidance, leadership, justice, and salvation. It is a harsh life but a good community, and Merlyn is dedicated to spreading the influence of Roman culture beyond the Colony's borders.

Uther Pendragon, the man who will father the legendary Arthur, is the cousin Merlyn has known and loved since they were birthed, four hours apart on the same day, the year the legions left Britain. He is the tireless warrior--the red dragon to Merlyn's great silver bear--and between the two of them, the Colony knows few enemies.

As different as they can be, they are inseparable: two faces of the same coin. In a world torn apart by warfare and upheaval, each is the other's certainty and guarantee of the survival of the Colony . . . until a vicious crime, one that strikes at the roots of Merlyn's life, drives a wedge between them. A wedge that threatens the fate of a nation . . . .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765304597
• ISBN13: 9780765304599
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 9 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

The Eagles' Brood

Jack Whyte is a master at imparting historical data in gut-gripping fiction, even if you're not a fan of King Arthur. I loved this entire series, and have purchased it for several of my family members and friends. The whole series is an "I can't put it down" one. You'll be captivated!

Review

Jack Whyte has written another extrordinary book. The Camulod Chronicals is an asome serious and each book in it keeps getting better. With death of of Uther and the birth of Arthur, Merlyn needs to keep high hopes for his coloney. This book was hard to put down because of the vision of action. Jack whyte is a genious.

Difficult to put down

I forget how I came upon this series of books but I can tell you that once you start you will not be able to put the books down. This Canadian author must have travelled back in time to be able to write so discriptively and knowledgeably. The series begins just shortly after the Romans leave Great Britain and continues on through the life of Merlin and on through the early years of young Arthur. I cannot begin to tell you how enjoyable this series of books are....a must read.

The third in the Camulod Chronicles series

This is the third in the series of novels called the Camulod Chronicles. If this is your introduction to the series, you will benefit from taking them in order, beginning with 'The Skystone,' although the books will stand alone.This book introduces us to a young Caius Merlyn Britannicus and the adventures he has growing up. The plot is complex, one adventure leading to another. The characterization is excellent, and the book held me enthralled. In the end, of course, since this is the story of Merlyn and Arthur, he meets his ward.Jack Whyte, like Mary Stewart and Bernard Cornwell, has done his research well--such research as is available. Each wrote a fascinating series, and each approached their subjects from a different viewpoint, of course. It is, after all, fiction. John Steinbeck also wrote a book on the subject: The 'Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights,' deriving his material from one of the earliest sources, Thomas Mallory.All are worthy and entertaining. My advice would be to read and enjoy all of them, which I have.Joseph Pierre, Author of THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: Our Journey Through Eternity

Fantastic Arthurian Legend

This is a very interesting mix of historical facts and legend. Both combined fire the imagination. You follow Britain emerging from the ruins of the Roman Empire to find a unique identity. Characters that we are familiar with gain a depth before unknown. Jack Whyte is a superb writer that creates a world that very well could have been 1500 years ago. And you feel like you are there! Another fine addition to the Camulod Chronicles.