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Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliffe is a great story that takes the disappearance of the legion as its background. I didn't see it mentioned, though I assume that many are familiar with it. If you're not, find a copy, you'll love it.
[size=75:y4iezjz4]David Sullivan
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Yes! That was the first historical novel I ever read, I remember checking it out of the library... and I spent many years fascinated by Roman Britain, before I realized all the great stuff a bit further south... :wink:
And I suppose these aren't so far off topic, as the topic is a myth and this book an excellent treatment of said myth.