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During the Georgian era, a penniless lad named Christopher "Kit" Bristol finds himself unwittingly bound to the deeds of his dead mentor, the infamous highwayman Whistling Jack. The outlaw’s last promise was to a mysterious fairy: rescue the spirited Princess Morgana from a prearranged marriage to King George III. As Kit attempts to honor the oath, he must navigate the perils of eighteenth‑century England, evading both lawmen and rival robbers while discovering the truth behind the fairy’s bargain.
Kit’s quest turns from duty into a daring adventure, full of twists and turns. Joined by unlikely allies and facing treacherous adversaries, he learns what it truly means to fight for freedom, fate, and the right to choose one’s own destiny.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ben Tripp
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