The Thief's Keeper (An Enemy's Keeper Prequel): Medieval Fantasy With Clean, Budding Romance for Ages 12 and Older

2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Audiobook)- FINALISTA dual POV, 100% human-narrated audiobook is now available!A runaway slave. A "cursed" thief. One daring quest for freedom in war-torn England.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age, ostracized for being “cursed.” In her care is a lost toddler she has rescued from the clutches of greedy thrall traders.Under disguise and forced to cover each other’s secrets, Aelfric and Aliwyn form an unlikely friendship... and maybe something more. They embark on a perilous journey to reunite the child with his family on Easter Sunday and to seek a cure for Aliwyn’s mysterious condition.But time is running out. Aelfric’s master is on the hunt, and the shadows of death loom ever closer over Aliwyn. Will they find the courage and faith to press on, or will their quest end in capture and ruin?Dive into a magic-free tale with heart-stopping challenges and unforeseen twists. The Thief's Keeper is a thrilling YA historical fantasy with:Compelling, complex charactersFound family and emotional depthFast-paced adventureVikings, Celts, and Norman knights living in a richly detailed, alternative medieval worldNo swearing and no spiceIf you love noblebright, faith-based stories with page-turning suspense, grab The Thief's Keeper today!~*~*~*~*~*~*~‘A worthy prequel to the much-loved Healer’s Blade, perfect for adventure-loving teenagers!’ - The Wishing Shelf Book AwardsFor fans of:Michael Wisehart's Banished (Street Rats of Aramoor Series) Jennifer A. Nielsen's The False Prince (Ascendance Series)Pedro Urvi's The Traitor’s Revenge (Path of the Ranger series)~*~*~*~*~*~*~A French version is available as Le gardien de la voleuse (Le gardien de l’ennemi – tome 0.5)(édition française) Read more