Synopses & Reviews
Everything in helena's life is in perfect order. As the daughter of magistrate and quarry owner Lord Roseby, she has a comfortable home on a grand estate, and with the help of her best friend, Jamie the stable boy, she is secretly able to ride her father's powerful horses -- without the confines of a side saddle. Then in a single day, everything changes. A visit from the local customs officer reveals that dangerous smugglers are on the loose in Helena's quiet village. That same evening, Lord Roseby brings home a mysterious and beautiful stallion. Before Helena knows what's happened, her world is turned completely upside-down, and becomes more exciting than she ever could have imagined.
Synopsis
Set in 18th-century England, this adventure targets girls who love horses. Fifteen-year-old Helena discovers a terrible secret that puts her family and friends in danger. Only a mysterious and defiant stallion can help her save them.
About the Author
Victoria Holmes grew up on a farm in England, where she learned to ride at the age of two. When she wasn't riding ponies and hand-rearing calves, she enjoyed reading and writing stories of her own. She studied English at Oxford University, where the beautiful ancient buildings and sense of tradition inspired an interest in history. Victoria now works in London as a children's book editor and escapes to the English countryside whenever she can to ride horses and walk her dog, Missy.