Book by Kaufman Pamela
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The first book in the Alix of Wanthwaite series, by bestselling author Pamela Kaufman.
Eleven-year-old Alix is the daughter of the baron of Wanthwaite, whose lands along the Scottish border are among the best in England. But when her family is killed and her lands seized, Alix is forced to flee from the only home she’s ever known. Her one hope of restoring her inheritance is to plead her case to King Richard the Lion Heart, who is far away in France, preparing to go on his Crusade. Alix resolves to follow him. She cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and takes the road south to London.
Disguised as a beautiful young boy, Alix is more than befriended by the handsome and mysterious King Richard, even becoming his favorite page. Their relationship sets tongues wagging and places Alix in considerable danger as the battle for Jerusalem unfolds.
“Richly rewarding, superbly written... The richness of the characters, the historical details, and the story as a whole make this novel a memorable reading experience.”— Chicago Sun-Times
The return of a classic, by bestselling author Pamela Kaufman.
“Richly rewarding, superbly written. . . . The richness of the characters, the historical details, and the story as a whole make this novel a memorable reading experience.”—Chicago Sun-Times
Eleven-year-old Alix is the daughter of the baron of Wanthwaite, whose lands along the Scottish border are among the best in England. But when her family is killed and her lands seized, Alix is forced to flee from the only home she’s ever known. Her one hope of restoring her inheritance is to plead her case to King Richard the Lion Heart, who is far away in France, preparing to go on his Crusade. Alix resolves to follow him. She cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and takes the road south to London.
Disguised as a beautiful young boy, Alix is more than befriended by the handsome and mysterious King Richard, even becoming his favorite page. Their relationship sets tongues wagging and places Alix in considerable danger as the battle for Jerusalem unfolds.
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Vendeur : The Book Abyss, St. Paul, MN, Etats-Unis
Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Good. Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. A bit scuffed but all pages intact and legible. Good reading copy. Clean. Store Stamped. --- --- (The first book in the Alix of Wanthwaite series) --- Eleven-year-old Alix is the daughter of the baron of Wanthwaite, whose lands along the Scottish border are among the best in England. But when her family is killed and her lands seized, Alix is forced to flee from the only home she's ever known. Her one hope of restoring her inheritance is to plead her case to King Richard the Lion Heart, who is far away in France, preparing to go on his Crusade. Alix resolves to follow him. She cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and takes the road south to London. . . . .Disguised as a beautiful young boy, Alix is more than befriended by the handsome and mysterious King Richard, even becoming his favorite page. Their relationship sets tongues wagging and places Alix in considerable danger as the battle for Jerusalem unfolds. . .See photos for additional content. . . N° de réf. du vendeur 33271
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Vendeur : The Sun Also Rises, El Paso, TX, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Good. Ex-library withdrawal with markings. About the book: An inquisitive resourceful young woman becomes entangled in a love triangle involving Richard the Lionhearted, in this novel of the Middle Ages and the Crusades. N° de réf. du vendeur 005487
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.45. N° de réf. du vendeur G0446324191I5N00
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Vendeur : Monkey House Books, Miller Place, NY, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. In the time of crusaders and knights, a stout-hearted young girl disguises herself to engage in many adventures. 514 pages, moderate cover wear and creasing. Softcover, mass market paperback. N° de réf. du vendeur 9575
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Vendeur : HERB RIESSEN-RARE BOOKS, Costa Mesa, CA, Etats-Unis
Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Very Good. First Edition First Printing. Slight shelf/edge & corner wear. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. N° de réf. du vendeur 11576
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Vendeur : R Bookmark, Youngtown, AZ, Etats-Unis
Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Used - Acceptable. Shelf and spine wear -- reader's copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 150591
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Vendeur : R Bookmark, Youngtown, AZ, Etats-Unis
Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Used - Acceptable. N° de réf. du vendeur 259248
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Vendeur : medimops, Berlin, Allemagne
Etat : good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. N° de réf. du vendeur M00446324191-G
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Vendeur : Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good Condition. Has some wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!. N° de réf. du vendeur X0446324191X2
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