The White Rider (Tom Marlowe Adventure) - Softcover

Priestley, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440866081 ISBN 13: 9780440866084

Verlag: Corgi Childrens, 2005

Inhaltsangabe

Another gripping historical murder mystery – the thrilling sequel to Death and the Arrow.

London, 1716: The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London, a mysterious Highwayman stalks the roads, a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them!

Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heat of events is resolved to get to the bottom of them, with the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, and discover who is behind the White Rider’s gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the stranger with the Scottish accent seen at his house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him?

Über diesen Titel

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Chris Priestley started his professional life as a cartoonist; his work has often been published in the Independent and the New Statesman. He is fascinated by history and has written historical non-fiction for children, as well as the original Tom Marlowe mystery, Death and the Arrow. His first ever book, Dog Magic!, published by Corgi Pups was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. Chris lives in Norfolk with his wife and young son.


From the Hardcover edition.

Aus dem Klappentext

The gripping sequel to Death and the Arrow.

London, 1716. The streets are buzzing with intrigue and young Tom Marlowe is caught in the fascinating heart of it. At home, there are strange revelations about Tom's family. Outside, the roads are haunted by a mysterious highwayman. The White Rider is a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them! With the help of his mentor, Dr. Harker, Tom is desperate to strip away at least some of the secrets crowding into his life. He may not know who is behind the White Rider's gruesome mask, but he can't resist the chance to investigate.


From the Hardcover edition.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Corgi Childrens
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0440866081
• ISBN 13: 9780440866084
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 185
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar