Description
A rip-roaring historical adventure from bestselling author Ally Sherrick.
England, 1645.
Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of a nobleman fighting for King Charles I in a war that divides the country.
When her family home is besieged by Cromwell’s army, Merri sets out to get help.
But in a land filled with enemy soldiers, turncoats and spies, who can she really trust?
- Another beautifully written life-and-death quest, packed with history and adventure from bestselling author of Black Powder.Â
- Set during the English Civil War before the pivotal Battle of Naseby.
- Explores themes of family, loyalty, friendship and courage.
- Think Rosemary Sutcliff, Geoffrey Trease and Leon Garfield made modern.
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PRAISE FOR BLACK POWDER:
‘This historical tale is steeped in intrigue, mystery and danger.’ BOOKTRUST
Winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction 2017
