Campion Towers
HIstorical Fiction for Young Adults
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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- $3.99
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
The story of a Puritan girl transplanted from New England to the England of Cromwell and Charles II, Penitence Hervey is spirited and brave, torn by mixed loyalties and trying to find her way out of the confused maze of war torn England. Penitence is a very appealing heroine in this fast moving, exciting story that is as personal and intimate as a diary.
“One of history's more exciting episodes is the escape of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. With Parliamentarians hunting for him, he was concealed by loyal supporters and eventually made his way to safety in France.
Mr. and Mrs. Beatty create a fictional character, Penitence Hervey, a Puritan from the American colonies, to accompany King Charles for part of his journey. The King's story is only a part of this novel, however, which concentrates more on Pen's interactions with her Royalist, non-Puritan English relatives.” Aunt Book
For readers age 12 and above.
Customer Reviews
Great story!
What a captivating read! The wonder of a new world filled with great characters, intrigue and suspense as we chart the journey our the young Puritan heroine, Penitence, from innocence into a time of war and religious strife. Set against the great historical backdrop of the English Civil War, this is an adventurous story of courage and commitment for any reader but especially for younger readers. The illustrations and interactivity make it all come alive. If you have not tried historical fiction before, you will be hooked after this one.