Soon the local constable is hot on her trail for crimes she did not commit. Kate’s friends are bitter and turn against her, accusing her of being cursed and a bringer of misfortune.ĭesperate to regain their sympathy and trust, she turns to highway robbery to pay them back.īut Kate is not the only highway thief on the road, and her rival is intent on bloodshed and murder. Young Lady Katherine Fanshawe is determined to save her inheritance from the grasping hands of the authorities, and build a brighter future for herself.Īlthough Kate knows it is dangerous, she invites her rebel friends to live and work at Markyate Manor.īut her plans are quickly blown apart when, after months of hard work, her stepfather returns unexpectedly, and evicts them all without pay. The English Civil War is over, but the wounds of the conflict are still raw.
great story and great storytelling’ - Book Nerd Blog ‘anyone, regardless of age, would love this.
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