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The Perilous Gard
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The Perilous Gard (1971) (edit title/settings)

by Elizabeth Marie Pope (Author), Richard Cuffari (edit contributors)

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In 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk—whose customs are even older than the Druids" and include human sacrifice.

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Kate sutton is a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, but is exiled to the Perilous Gard and learns the locals are afraid of fairy folk who reportedly kidnap children. She and her friend Christopher Heron venture to the fairy realm. Christopher gives himself to the queen, the Lady in Green,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Kate sutton is a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, but is exiled to the Perilous Gard and learns the locals are afraid of fairy folk who reportedly kidnap children. She and her friend Christopher Heron venture to the fairy realm. Christopher gives himself to the queen, the Lady in Green, while Kate finds herself in a strange relationship with the fairy. Eventually they escape and Christopher and Kate are engaged.

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  • Kate Sutton: Recently banished, Kate Sutton is sent away to a place rumored to be plagued by fairies. As she meets with the various people of her new home, she uncovers some strange truths and is pulled into the world she wanted nothing of.
  • Christopher Heron: Sir Geoffrey's younger brother, who is very mysterious.
  • The Lady: The ruler of the fairy folk. Captures Kate.
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"She won't be angry with me," said Alicia.

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  • lief: (as lief) as happily; as gladly

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Houghton
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1971
ISBN: 0395185122
Page Count: 237

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