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Montacute House

by Lucy Jago
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Enchanting historical fiction with strong female lead.

Montacute House is perfect for historical fiction lovers who seek to be transported to the 1500s England and enjoy reading about strong female leads. The book explores the themes of witchcraft, religion, and politics in a way that is both thrilling and informative. The protagonist Cess is a determined and resilient young girl who faces challenges with courage and wit. Jago's vivid descriptions of life in rural England make for a compelling read that will transport the reader back in time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Montacute House

by Lucy Jago
$4.90 Now $3.90 Save 20% more
ISBN: 9780747597957
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $28.05
Authors: Lucy Jago
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Date of Publication: 2010-09-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy
Related Topics: Coming of Age, Teen
Goodreads rating: 3.31
(rated by 337 readers)

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Description

Cess works caring for the chickens at Montacute House but on her 13th birthday everything changes. She finds a precious locket hidden in the chicken coop and is convinced someone has placed it there for her to find. But the day is overshadowed by fear as a boy's body is found by the river.
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Enchanting historical fiction with strong female lead.

Montacute House is perfect for historical fiction lovers who seek to be transported to the 1500s England and enjoy reading about strong female leads. The book explores the themes of witchcraft, religion, and politics in a way that is both thrilling and informative. The protagonist Cess is a determined and resilient young girl who faces challenges with courage and wit. Jago's vivid descriptions of life in rural England make for a compelling read that will transport the reader back in time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.