Marcus Sedgwick's most ambitious and confident novel to date. Shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award 2007. Hardback sales of over 13,000 copies. Marcus is published in 13 languages. 'a fascinating blend of history, spy story and love story, stylishly told' (The Bookseller). 'an absorbing and stimulating tale that cements [Sedgwick's] position as one of the most powerful and innovative writers of contemporary fiction for this age' (Books for Keeps). '... a sophisticated novel ... written with a rare sureness of touch ... will reward readers of any age' (Sunday Times).
Marcus Sedgwick has worked in children's publishing for ten years and before that he was a bookseller. In his spare time, he is also a drummer in an Austin Powers tribute band. Marcus lives in Sussex and has a young daughter, Alice.
A fascinating blend of history, spy story and love story, stylishly told - BOOKSELLERAn absorbing and stimulating tale that cements [Sedgwick's] position as one of the most powerful and innovative writers of contemporary fiction for this age - BOOKS FOR KEEPSA sophisticated novel... written with a rare sureness of touch... It will reward readers of any age - SUNDAY TIMES
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