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A darkling plain follows three protagonists—Tom, Hester, and Wren—who must revisit their pasts to overcome unexpected treachery. Set against the backdrop of London, the story blends science‑fiction elements, nuclear weapons, and battlefield tension. As fathers and daughters grapple with deep family bonds, the trio’s mission to save the world takes them through cities and towns fraught with danger.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Philip Reeve
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