The White Rider (A Tom Marlowe Adventure)(Corgi Yearlings) - Softcover

Priestley, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440866081 ISBN 13: 9780440866084

Publisher: Corgi Childrens, 2005

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Priestley has worked as a cartoonist for high-profile publications including The New Statesman. Young Corgi published his first-ever book, Dog Magici, which was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. He has also written historical non-fiction for young readers. He is married with a young son.

From the Back Cover

London, 1716. The streets are full of SPIES and buzzing with intrigue. Young Tom Marlowe is caught in the fascinating heart of it. At home, there are STRANGE revelations about Tom s family. Outside, the roads are haunted by a mysterious highwayman. The White Rider is a robber so fierce that he kills his victims Simply by Pointing at them.

With the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, Tom is desperate to strip away at least some of the Secrets crowding into his life. He may not know who is behind the The White Rider s GROUSOME MASK, but he can t resist the opportunity to investigate

'Pacy historical novel . . . full of dramatic twists' Books for Keeps

From the Inside Flap

The gripping sequel to Death and the Arrow.

London, 1716. The streets are buzzing with intrigue and young Tom Marlowe is caught in the fascinating heart of it. At home, there are strange revelations about Tom's family. Outside, the roads are haunted by a mysterious highwayman. The White Rider is a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them! With the help of his mentor, Dr. Harker, Tom is desperate to strip away at least some of the secrets crowding into his life. He may not know who is behind the White Rider's gruesome mask, but he can't resist the chance to investigate.


From the Hardcover edition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Corgi Childrens
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0440866081
• ISBN 13: 9780440866084
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192