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Joan Aiken
Joan Delano Aiken was an English writer specialising in supernatural fiction and children's alternative history novels. - Wikipedia
Black Hearts in Battersea
Synopsis
Young Simon arrives in London hoping to study painting, but instead finds himself caught in a dangerous plot to overthrow the King. With his friends Sophie and Dido, he must navigate a city full of villains, wild wolves, and poisoned pies. This is a tale of intrigue and narrow escapes, perfect for readers who enjoy a good old-fashioned adventure.
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Characters
SimonProtagonist
SophieSupporting
Queen DidoSupporting
King JamesSupporting
Duke of BatterseaSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Does Black Hearts in Battersea need to be read in order?
While it is part of the Wolves of Willoughby Chase series, Black Hearts in Battersea can be enjoyed as a standalone adventure. The main characters and plot are self-contained, though some recurring figures from earlier books do appear.
Is Black Hearts in Battersea connected to other Joan Aiken books?
This novel is the second book in Joan Aiken's popular Wolves of Willoughby Chase series, which features a recurring alternate history setting where wolves are a constant threat in 19th-century England. It shares characters and the distinctive tone of the series.