Tales from the Middle Ages: The Secret in the Tower. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Tales from the Middle Ages: The Secret in the Tower

A historical fiction book based on the famous story of The Princes in the Tower - perfect for children aged 9-14 years.

1485. Richard III is King of England. Henry Tudor’s invasion looms.

Jack Broom thinks that war and politics have nothing to do with him. He is a simple apothecary’s boy dreaming of becoming a surgeon – until soldiers mistake him for a boy of noble birth.

Narrowly avoiding being dragged to the Tower of London, Jack sets out on a perilous mission to find out who he truly is. With the help of his new friend Alice, he uncovers conspiracies, treason, and the deadly lengths people will go to for power.

• Children’s historical fiction set in 1400s London and explores medieval England
• A gripping fictional account of the disappearance of King Richard III’s nephews
• Stars real-life historical figures, including King Richard III and Henry Tudor
• Written by historical author and children’s playwright, Andrew Beattie

Andrew Beattie graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Geography and has since written a number of books on history, travel and the environment. He has also had a number of children's stage plays published, which have been performed by schools and youth theatre groups in the UK, Australia and the United States. Andrew currently lives in London where he’s writing his debut children’s fiction.