The Daughter of Time
Style: Outstanding
Attitude: Positive
Age Range: Young Teens+
Period: Mid 20th C
Genres: Detective , Historical
Synopsis:
Grant, a policeman, is confined to a hospital bed with a concussed spine. He is led to investigate the supposed murder by Richard III of the Princes in the Tower. With the help of a young American researcher and the opinions of his friends, he sifts through the historical facts and comes to the conclusion that Richard was not responsible, despite popular wisdom.
Notes:
A fascinating and fresh book, even for the unhistorian, bringing to life in manageable chunks the important people of the 15th century and highlighting the pitfalls facing historians.