by Mary Hooper (Author)
Eliza is ousted by her new stepmother from her family and finally makes her way to London - only to be thrown straight into prison for stealing a mouthful of bread. At this point Eliza's life takes some remarkable twists as she learns to survive the sordid prison life, and is rescued by a woman she has never met before pretending to be her aunt - but for what exactly? - and befriends Nell Gwynn who introduces her to the courtly intrigue, politics and glamour of the court of King Charles. And then Eliza finds out about her true background.
Format: Collector's Edition
Pages: 352
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 04 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 0747575827
ISBN 13: 9780747575825
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: A hugely enjoyable historical romp Packed full of well-researched historical detail Author now fully recognised as a highly popular writer of historical fiction for teenagers.