1794: Sovay Middleton's father, a British noble, is falsely accused of being a Jacobin spy. Sovay cleverly intercepts the warrant for his arrest, then travels to the family's London estate to warn her father of the danger he faces. When she arrives, she learns that Sir Middleton is missing, as is Sovay's brother, Hugh. Rumor has it that both men are trapped-and likely in danger-in France. To reunite her family, Sovay must risk her life, evading revolutionaries and traitors at every turn.
Summary When Sovay dresses as a highwayman to test the mettle of her fiancé, she has no idea that historical and personal forces threaten the safety and life of her brother, her father, and those dearest to her. She soon finds herself caught in a web of intrigue threatening to topple the English crown, and the path she must take to save her family and her country leads through the heart of revolutionary France.
Topics Betrayal. Revenge. Highwaymen. Girls dressing like boys. Artists. Warnings. Accusations. Identities. Human rights. Spies. Disappearances. Brothels. Burglary. Lawyers. Ciphers. Conspiracies. Bankers. Puppet shows. Fashion. Protest meetings. Repression. Kidnapping. Charity. Distrust. High society. The Illuminati. Mansions. Laboratories. Reanimation. Dungeons. Induction ceremonies. Escapes. Secret tunnels. Fires. Hot air balloons. The French Republic. Prisons. Forgers. The guillotine. Robespierre. Arrests. Trials. Historical forces. Marriage.
SRC Level 5.300000
SRC Points 24.000000
Lexile 810L
Trim Size 5 1/16" x 7 3/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2008-08-31
JLG Release Date Oct 2008
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
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