Author: HOOPER, MARY
Title: The Remarkable Life and Times of Eliza Rose.
Description: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, UK, 2006. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9780747575825 352 pages. Available Now. Book Description: Eliza is ousted by her new stepmother from her family and finally makes her way to London - only to be thrown straight into prison for stealing a mouthful of bread. At this point Eliza's life takes some remarkable twists as she learns to survive the sordid prison life, and is rescued by a woman she has never met before pretending to be her aunt - but for what exactly? - and befriends Nell Gwynn who introduces her to the courtly intrigue, politics and glamour of the court of King Charles. And then Eliza finds out about her true background. : From the Back Cover: An atmospheric historical novel that follows in the footsteps of : 'At the Sign of the Sugared Plum' and 'Petals in the Ashes': Eliza is ousted by her new stepmother from her family and finally makes her : way to London - only to be thrown straight into prison for stealing a : mouthful of bread. At this point Eliza's life takes some remarkable twists : as she learns to survive the sordid prison life, is rescued by a woman she : has never met before pretending to be her aunt - but for what exactly? - : and befriends Nell Gwynn who introduces her to the courtly intrigue, : politics and glamour of the court of King Charles. And then Eliza finds out : about her true background....: About the Author: Mary Hooper is a very popular writer for children and young adults. Mary's brilliant historical novels, At the House of the Magician, By Royal Command, At the Sign of the Sugared Plum, Petals in the Ashes and The Extraordinary Life and Times of Eliza Rose have a huge fan base, as do her contemporary novels for teenagers. Mary is very much in demand for her events at literary festivals and schools. She lives in England. Size: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm. 352 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Fiction; Paperback; ISBN: 0747575827. ISBN/EAN: 9780747575825. Inventory No: F244-1192.

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