Books like Flambards by K. M. Peyton
When twelve‑year‑old Christina Parsons is sent to live with her stern uncle and his two handsome sons, Mark and Will, she finds herself in the decaying mansion of Flambards in rural England. There, amidst a household tinged with hidden tensions and cruelty, she discovers a passion for riding and a deep affection for horses. As she adjusts to her new life and the mysteries of her new guardians, Christina begins to navigate complex family dynamics and a growing sense of adventure.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: K. M. Peyton
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