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ⓘ About Rosemary Sutcliff
About Rosemary Sutcliff Rosemary Sutcliff was a beloved author of children’s literature, whose captivating stories and complex characters have left an indelible mark on readers of all ages. Her stories were known for their engaging and entertaining narrative, as well as their meaningful and emotionally charged characters. Her protagonists were often vibrant and vivid, taking readers on a journey of self-discovery. Her unique writing style was what made her stories so enjoyable to read, and it is why her works are still cherished by many today. For her achievements, Sutcliff was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).
All Book Series by Rosemary Sutcliff
The Wanderings of Odysseus
Latest in the series · book 41 of 41 · published 1996
Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come
Single-title series · published 1980
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rosemary Sutcliff?
About Rosemary Sutcliff Rosemary Sutcliff was a beloved author of children's literature, whose captivating stories and complex characters have left an indelible mark on readers of all ages. Her stories were known for their engaging and entertaining narrative, as well as their meaningful and emotionally charged characters. Her protagonists were often vibrant and vivid, taking readers on a journey of self-discovery.
Which Rosemary Sutcliff series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Marcus / Eagle of the Ninth series, the earliest of Rosemary Sutcliff's multi-book series: it opens with The Eagle of the Ninth (1954) and runs to 6 books across 1954–1997, ending with Sword Song (1997). Rosemary Sutcliff's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Rosemary Sutcliff written?
Rosemary Sutcliff has 59 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1950 and 1997. 13 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Marcus / Eagle of the Ninth series with 6 books — and 46 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Rosemary Sutcliff's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rosemary Sutcliff's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Marcus / Eagle of the Ninth (1954–1997, 6 books), The Roman Britain Trilogy (1954–1959, 3 books) and Arthurian (1963–1981, 4 books).
How are Rosemary Sutcliff's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rosemary Sutcliff's 59 books into 3 named series and 46 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Marcus / Eagle of the Ninth (6 books, 1954–1997); Arthurian (4 books, 1963–1981); The Roman Britain Trilogy (3 books, 1954–1959).