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The Count of the Saxon Shore; or The Villa in Vectis.: A Tale of the Departure of the Romans from Britain
by Alfred John Church
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About this book
Amidst the declining Roman Empire, soldiers at a coastal British camp grapple with delayed pay, uncertain leadership, and looming Saxon threats. As the legions prepare to withdraw, loyalties and survival hang in a fragile balance on the edge of empire’s end.
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