The Betrayal of Maggie Blair by Laird, Elizabeth

ISBN: 0547341261

Author: Laird, Elizabeth

Condition: new

In seventeenth-century Scotland, saying the wrong thing can lead to banishment-or worse. Accused of being a witch, sixteen-year-old Maggie Blair is sentenced to be hanged. She escapes, but instead of finding shelter with her principled, patriotic uncle, she brings disaster to his door.Betrayed by one of her own accusers, Maggie must try to save her uncle and his family from the kings men, even if she has to risk her own life in the process.Originally published in the UK, this book has a powerful blend of heart-stopping action and thought-provoking themes.