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The White Rider

  • Imprint: Corgi Childrens

  • ISBN: 9780552573696

  • Length: 256  Pages

  • Dimensions: 198mm x 16mm x 129mm

  • Weight: 182g

  • RRP: £6.99

The White Rider

London, 1716. The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London the roads are haunted by a mysterious Highwayman known only as The White Rider; a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them! Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heart of events, is resolved to get to the bottom of them. With the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, Tom is determined to discover who is behind the White Rider's gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the mysterious stranger with the Scottish accent seen at Harker's house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him? Highly atmospheric, with a gripping plot this historical adventure will fascinate and engage readers.

  • Imprint: Corgi Childrens

  • ISBN: 9780552573696

  • Length: 256  Pages

  • Dimensions: 198mm x 16mm x 129mm

  • Weight: 182g

  • RRP: £6.99

Reviews

  • This pacy historical novel, with some references to slavery and Shakespeare's The Tempest, is full of dramatic twists and turns with one final surprise at the end. It would be ideal material for turning into a children's TV drama

    Books for Keeps

  • An 18th century romp, packed with colourful characters, enough surprises and twists to keep the reader guessing and enough gruesome details and fisticuffs to bring the era to technicolour life

    The School Librarian

  • This book is super horror and holds mystery and intrigue

    South Wales Argus

  • As clever and as tightly plotted as the first

    Suffolk Journal

  • This is a gripping thriller with a zesty plot

    Eastern Daily Press

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About the Author

Chris Priestley

Chris Priestley is the author of three successful historical mystery adventures, set in the eighteenth century and following the adventures of a young boy called Tom Marlowe. The first in the series, DEATH AND THE ARROW, was shortlisted for an 'Edgar' mystery-writers award in the USA. Chris's first-ever book, DOG MAGIC!, was published by Young Corgi and shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. He has also written historical non-fiction for young readers. Chris is also an accomplished illustrator and cartoonist, whose work often appears in high-profile publications including THE NEW STATESMAN. He is married, with a young son.

Chris Priestley

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