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Set in 1872, the story follows Vesper Holly and her guardian as they venture into the little nation of Illyria on a quest for its fabled treasure. Upon arrival, they are drawn into a fierce conflict among rival rebel forces, and an unseen foe targets their lives. Vesper, a determined heroine, must confront peril and uncertainty to survive the clash between revolutionaries and those intent on her death.
First publish date: October 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lloyd Alexander
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