A rip-roaring historical adventure from bestselling author Ally Sherrick.

England, 1645. Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of a nobleman fighting for King Charles I in a war that divides the country.

When her family home is besieged by Cromwell's army, Merri sets out to get help.

But in a land filled with enemy soldiers, turncoats and spies, who can she really trust?

Another beautifully written life-and-death quest, packed with history and adventure from bestselling author of Black Powder

Set during the English Civil War before the pivotal Battle of Naseby - perfect for ks2 readers age 9 and up

Think Rosemary Sutcliff, Geoffrey Trease and Leon Garfield made modern

Check out more historical adventures by Ally Sherrick: The Buried Crown, Vita and the Gladiator and The Queen's Fool

Praise for Black Powder:
Winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction 2017

"This historical tale is steeped in intrigue, mystery and danger." Booktrust

"... a wonderfully explosive adventure" Julia Golding, author of The Diamond of Drury Lane

"With its constant reversals and twists and turns, Tom's story is almost as complex as the plot and counter-plot of the Gunpowder Treason itself. The writing is lively and the pace never flags." Historical Novel Society