The Mistletoe and Sword: A Story of Roman Britain
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 253
Published: 2010
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Set in Roman Britain, "The Mistletoe and Sword" tells the tale of a spirited young woman named Eileen, who finds herself torn between two worlds. As her Celtic tribe faces Roman invasion, Eileen's life becomes intertwined with a Roman officer, the noble yet conflicted Marcus. Their burgeoning romance unfolds amidst the backdrop of cultural clash, political intrigue, and the struggle for identity. As loyalties are tested and the threat of war looms, Eileen must navigate her heart’s desires and her responsibilities to her people, leading to a dramatic conflict where love and duty collide. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Rediscovered Classics .
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
There are 253 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2010 by Chicago Review Press .
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