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Set in early 14th‑century England, the story follows Alys de Renneville, a young woman determined to prove her family’s captivity. Unable to convince relatives of her father’s and brother’s plight, she takes matters into her own hands. Alongside a fourteen‑year‑old servant boy named Hugh, Alys embarks on a perilous journey to Scotland to rescue her loved ones. Their odyssey across the British Isles unfolds amid the medieval context of the Middle Ages, blending elements of adventure, family loyalty, and historical intrigue.
The novel offers a vivid depiction of youthful courage and the harsh realities of 14th‑century travel, providing young readers an engaging glimpse into medieval England and Scotland’s inter‑regional tensions.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Chisholm, Roderick M.
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