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Dark Earth

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Set in the ruins of 5th-century Londinium (London), Dark Earth follows the extraordinary journey of two sisters, Isla and Blue. Following the death of their father—a legendary blacksmith who held secrets to forging superior steel—the girls find themselves in grave danger. They are forced to flee their community to escape a grim fate orchestrated by a power-hungry local lord who seeks to exploit their father's legacy.

Isla, who has inherited her father’s craftsmanship but must hide it because women are forbidden from the forge, carries a priceless ancestral sword. Their flight leads them into the crumbling remains of the abandoned Roman city—a place the Saxons believe is haunted and cursed. Within these "ghost" walls, they discover a hidden community of outcasts attempting to build a life beyond tribal laws and superstitions.

The narrative delves deep into the intersection of ancient knowledge, folklore, and technical skill. Isla and Blue must learn to rely on one another while navigating betrayal and seeking a place where they can truly be free. This novel is not just about a physical escape; it is a profound exploration of female empowerment in a male-dominated era. With a richly textured historical backdrop and a haunting atmosphere, Rebecca Stott vividly recreates a little-known transition period in British history, making it both an educational and thrilling adventure for young readers.

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Series Title

Historical Fiction

Call Number

823 STO d

Publisher

London : Harder Collins Publishers., 2022

Collation

335 hlm.: 14 x 22 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-0082-0922-3

Classification

823

Content Type

text

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Ancient Londinium
Anglo-Saxons
Blacksmithing
Fugitives
Female Empowerment
British Mythology

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