At the House of the Magician

At the House of the Magician

by Mary Hooper (Author)

Synopsis

Lucy has been forced to run away from home as she fears for her safety from her drunken father. She is taken on as a maid at the house of Dr Dee, court magician, upon whom Elizabeth I relies heavily, even down to advising the date of her coronation. The household is strange and sinister, and Lucy has a nose for intrigue ...And she has more than enough to satisfy her: Lucy stumbles across a plot to assassinate the queen and has to find means to warn her ...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 06 Aug 2007

ISBN 10: 0747588864
ISBN 13: 9780747588863
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A brilliantly pacy, dramatic historical read Mary Hooper has a fabulous track record and many eager fans for her historical novels Full of fascinating and well-researched historical detail - all included with a light touch Useful for both English and History national curriculum study

Author Bio
Mary Hooper is a hugely popular writer for children and young adults. Her other books for Bloomsbury include Amy, Holly and the ever popular and award-winning Megan series as well as brilliant historical fiction. Mary is very much in demand for her events at literary festivals and schools. She lives in Henley-on-Thames.