The Crystal Snowstorm Letzenstein Chronicles book 1 by Meriol Trevor Library: Letzenstein Chronicles Timeline: 1847, Europe 209 pp, Quality Softcover, Ages 9-up, RL5 Item # 25-6 — $11.95 Quantity:  or order by phone: 1-800-757-6831

It is the eve of 1848, a time of small revolutions throughout Europe. Young Catherine Ayre has been called from her quiet home in England by a grandfather she scarcely knows, Grand Duke Edmond of Letzenstein. She becomes a pawn in the political unrest of the small country. Why does her grandfather so hate her uncle Constant, the rightful heir? And just who is Rafael le Marre? Catherine is swept into number of exciting adventures before she is able to answer these questions and feel herself a part of the small but fascinating country of Letzenstein.

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HISTORICAL FICTION

SUBJECTS:

• Europe
• Royalty
• Orphans
• Revolution

Reviews

“Magic. It’s hard to find a children’s book today that sparkles with that freshness, purity and immediacy that we all recognize in our favorite books of days gone by . . . a wonderful book that gives a tantalizing beginning to a new series.”
— Regina Doman, author of Shadow of the Bear

"I loved the Letzenstein Chronicles even though they are recommended for younger readers. I found them some of the best books by far that I have ever read. Keep up the good work in bringing real reading to young people, we really need it!"
— A.W., age 16, Australia