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This is the story of Ely - the girl who did a service for the King who loved small dogs. Ely, a servant girl, returns to King Charles II one of his dogs which has been stolen. In so doing, she saves him from an assassination attempt.
The story is set in the Newmarket of 1683 and contrasts political
intrigue with seventeenth century domestic life. There are; highwaymen,
the mysterious 'Lady Eleanor,' and the terror of the 'Witchfinders'
- all under the sweeping East Anglian sky.
Comes with historical notes.
Family reading. For older children and dog lovers of all ages.
10+ Illustrated. 155 pages.
Extract 1. Extract 2. Reviews. Ordering.
The Canine Cavalier is going to continue to be available as a conventional book but now it is also available on CD--ROM. On Cavalier Adventure. Old and New. It is paired with Children of the New Forest by Captain Marryat. Click here for details.
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