Rosemary Sutcliff: an appreciation

A blog for the historical novelist Rosemary Sutcliff, born 14th December 1920, died 23rd July 1992. Amongst her most popular books are: The Eagle of the Ninth, The Lantern Bearers, and Sword at Sunset. This blog is run by Sandra Garside-Neville and Sarah Cuthbertson. Please feel free to contribute via the comments boxes, or email us at sgnuk@yahoo.co.uk

7 June 2009

Eagle of the Ninth Film - finally ...

Filming of Sutcliff's best known novel is to begin in Scotland, this August:

http://channingtatumunwrapped.com/category/movies/the-eagle-of-the-ninth/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/showbiz-news/showbiz-news/2009/05/25/new-scots-film-the-eagle-of-the-ninth-tipped-to-be-bigger-hit-than-braveheart-86908-21387357/

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=24498

Hurrah!
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