High Crag Linn

High Crag Linn

by Margaret Mc Allister (Author)

Synopsis

In a fifteenth-century England scarred by civil war, the lives of three young people are changed forever when rogue Hawk Jankin tries to take possession of the castle of Anna Lillie and her enterprising maid, Thomasin. But Jankin soon finds his ambitions thwarted and in his desire for revenge, he finally lays siege to the castle - with appalling consequences. Twisted by grief and haunted by the unforgettable image of fire, Jankin is lead to the local waterfall, High Crag Linn where he contemplates taking his own life. But there, a strange encounter sets him on a very different path. Instead of escaping his guilt he is forced to confront it in very different - but equally dramatic - circumstances.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Lion Hudson Plc
Published: 31 May 2007

ISBN 10: 0745960626
ISBN 13: 9780745960623
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
Historical fiction fans and adventure buffs will appreciate the eloquent prose, vivid characterizations, and satisfying ending. --School Library Journal
A real page-turner . . . a plot packed with surprises. --Beth Webb, author, Star Dancer
I read it with great enjoyment . . . a brave adventure story following the paths of both villains and heroines to a rousing conclusion. --Julia Golding, author, Mines of the Minotaur
Author Bio
Margi McAllister has written a number of children's novels including The Mistmantle Chronicles and The Life Shop