Born in New York City in 1964, Elizabeth moved to England when she was three and started school there. Elizabeth Wein has lived in Scotland for over ten years and wrote nearly all her novels there. (from her website : http://www.elizabethwein.com/)
10 June 2012
Call no: 800
Genre: historical fiction, Juv/YA
Setting: 500s, Aksum, Ethiopia
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Book two in The Lion Hunters. After the loss of her family Goewin is forced to flee Britain. In the company of Aksum’s ambassador to Britain, Piamos, she travels across Europe and into Africa. Her father’s ambassador, Constantine, is to … Continue reading
3 June 2012
Call no: 800
Genre: historical fiction, Juv/YA
Setting: Britain - middle ages
7 Stars
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Book one in The Lion Hunters Although this book doesn’t really have any fatastical elements, I am still counting it towards this year’s Once Upon a Time challenge because it is an Arthurian legend inspired book. Medraut is the eldest … Continue reading
10 May 2012
Call no: 800
Genre: historical, Juv/YA
Setting: 1940s, France
9 Stars
7 Comments
Received free from NetGalley “Verity” has been captured by the Germans. Held in a converted hotel in France she is tortured and forced to give up all her secrets. But in her confession and her report on all her secrets … Continue reading