Enemy's Keeper

The Thief's Keeper Publisher's Summary

A runaway slave. A clever thief. A 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. 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, dual-POV YA historical fantasy with:

- Compelling, complex characters

- Found family and emotional depth- Fast-paced adventure and a captivating storyline

- Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights living in a richly detailed, alternative medieval world

- No swearing and no spice If you love noblebright, faith-based stories with pause-resisting suspense, grab The Thief's Keeper today!

For fans of:
Michael Wisehart's Banished (Street Rats of Aramoor Series)
Jennifer A. Nielsen's The False Prince (Ascendance Series)

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