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At the sign of the Sugared Plum

At the sign of the Sugared Plum

History
Pages
169
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

In June 1665, excited at the prospect of coming to London to work at her sister Sarah's candy shop, teenaged Hannah is unconcerned about rumors of Plague until, as the hot summer advances and increasing numbers of people succumb to the disease, she and Sarah find themselves trapped in the city with no means of escape.

Genres

History

About the author

M
Mary Hooper

Mary Hooper is a British writer who specializes in historical fiction for young adults. She is best known for Fallen Grace, a story about two sisters navigating the harsh streets of Victorian London. Her books often focus on the lives of young women facing difficult choices in the past.