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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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 6545-9780450060588
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Vendeur : Hessay Books, York, Royaume-Uni
Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. A large book of 474pp. Complete dustjacket a little creased to the top edge. Internally clean. The story of Alix, disguised as a boy, on crusade with Richard the Lionheart. N° de réf. du vendeur 6868
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Hard Back. Etat : Book Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Dustjacket Very Good. First British Edition. 474 pages. Very clean dustjacket. Light forward lean to book, light wear to spine-ends, a few light marks to page-edges o/w book itself is very clean. N° de réf. du vendeur 022767
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Vendeur : Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australie
Hardback. Reprint. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Dustjacket is price-clipped. 474 pages. This is a breathtaking, evocative tapestry of life in the late 12th Century that weaves the pageantry and chivalry of the Middle Ages, together with its fouler-smelling realities, with the extraordinary story of Alix - a highly unusual young heroine. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. N° de réf. du vendeur 304278
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