Flame-Coloured Taffeta
  • Published: 30 October 2013
  • ISBN: 9781782950899
  • Imprint: Red Fox Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 128
  • RRP: $29.99

Flame-Coloured Taffeta

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31 Jul 2013
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30 Oct 2013
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A romantic and thrilling tale of smuggling and adventure by award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff.

Damaris Crocker had not lived her twelve years in smuggling country without knowing when a Run was planned. This night smugglers would bring more than just the usual contraband of brandy and lace. They would bring adventure, romance and danger in the form of a mysterious, wounded, young man . . .

With over forty books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally acknowledged one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and many other honours, Rosemary was awarded the CBE in 1992 for services to children's literature.
  • Published: 30 October 2013
  • ISBN: 9781782950899
  • Imprint: Red Fox Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 128
  • RRP: $29.99
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About the author

Rosemary Sutcliff

Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.

Also by Rosemary Sutcliff

The King Arthur Trilogy
Beowulf, Dragonslayer
Warrior Scarlet
Tristan And Iseult
The Mark of the Horse Lord
Song For A Dark Queen
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