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Troubadour

by Mary Hoffman
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A story of persecution and poetry, love and war set in 13th century Southern France. As crusaders sweep through the country, destroying all those who do not follow their religion, Bertrand risks his life to warn others of the invasion. As a troubadour, Bertrand can travel without suspicion from castle to castle, passing word about the coming danger. In the meantime Elinor, a young noblewoman, in love with Bertrand, leaves her comfortable home and family and becomes a troubadour herself. Danger encircles them both, as the rising tide of bloodshed threatens the fabric of the society in which they live.

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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Kindle Book

  • Release date: February 1, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9781599907703
  • Release date: February 1, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9781599907703
  • File size: 2230 KB
  • Release date: February 1, 2011
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Kindle Book
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.7
Lexile® Measure:920
Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
Text Difficulty:4-5

A story of persecution and poetry, love and war set in 13th century Southern France. As crusaders sweep through the country, destroying all those who do not follow their religion, Bertrand risks his life to warn others of the invasion. As a troubadour, Bertrand can travel without suspicion from castle to castle, passing word about the coming danger. In the meantime Elinor, a young noblewoman, in love with Bertrand, leaves her comfortable home and family and becomes a troubadour herself. Danger encircles them both, as the rising tide of bloodshed threatens the fabric of the society in which they live.

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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction