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

Set during the English Civil War before the pivotal Battle
of Naseby – perfect for KS2 readers age 9 and up

Think Rosemary Sutcliff, Geoffrey Trease and Leon Garfield
made modern

Check out more historical adventures by Ally Sherrick:
The Buried Crown, Vita and the Gladiator and
The Queen’s Fool

PRAISE FOR BLACK POWDER:

Winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award
for Historical Fiction 2017

‘This historical tale is steeped in intrigue, mystery and
danger.’ BOOKTRUST

‘ … a wonderfully explosive adventure’ JULIA
GOLDING, AUTHOR OF THE DIAMOND OF DRURY LANE

‘With its constant reversals and twists and turns, Tom’s
story is almost as complex as the plot and counter-plot
of the Gunpowder Treason itself … The writing is lively
and the pace never flags.’ HISTORICAL NOVEL
SOCIETY