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Heather’s family caretakes Castlemaine, a stately manor that becomes a tourist hotspot each summer. The visitors invade her sanctuary’s quiet places, leaving only one secret spot: a mound rumored to be the grave of Wild Robert, a legendary magician who disappeared 350 years ago. When Heather summons Wild Robert, she expects help against the tourists and finds himself instead—a young man who brings unexpected mischief. As his magic roils the town, Heather and the townspeople must decide whether Castlemaine can return to its former peace.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Diana Wynne Jones
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