Tales from the Middle Ages: The Secret in the Tower

A historical fiction book based on the famous story of The Princes in the Tower - perfect for children aged 9-14 years. 1485. Richard III is King of England. Henry Tudor’s invasion looms. Jack Broom thinks that war and politics have nothing to do with him.He is a simple apothecary’s boy dreaming of becoming a surgeon – until soldiers mistake him for a boy of noble birth. Narrowly avoiding being dragged to the Tower of London, Jack sets out on a perilous mission to find out who he truly is.With the help of his new friend Alice, he uncovers conspiracies, treason, and the deadly lengths people will go to for power.