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| Author | Rosemary Sutcliff |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's historical novel |
| Publisher | OUP |
Publication date | 1965 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
The Mark of the Horse Lord is a 1965 historical novel for children written by Rosemary Sutcliff. It won the first Phoenix Award in 1985.[1]
It takes place in Roman Britain and tells the tale of a gladiator who becomes involved with the Dal Riada of Earra-Ghàidheal. Like many Sutcliff novels, the plot is driven by a crisis of leadership, hinging on acceptance of the ultimate responsibility of a sacrificial king.[2]