"Another triumph from Tom Palmer. Full of history, heroism, and heart" - Dan Smith, author "Extensively researched and superbly written . It's another essential Tom Palmer masterpiece" - Jon Biddle, teacher "Tom Palmer is the master of accessible historical fiction . A heart-wrenching story of strength, courage and sacrifice" - Kate Heap, Scope for the Imagination "This book is truly breath-taking and, in my opinion, Palmer's best book to date. Sure to become a modern classic" - Mendip Children's Book Group "This is a magnificent historical fiction. Palmer is a genius at using crisp, clear language to create vivid scenes and evoke tension" - Open University.