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The Perilous Gard
Richard J. Cuffari, Elizabeth Marie Pope
HarperCollins · Paperback · October 29, 2001
Reading lane: Medieval YA
In 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk—whose customs are even older than the Druids’ and include human sacrifice.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Medieval Texture
Layered medieval storytelling with a faith-adjacent frame and a steady, immersive pace.
Come here for
- medieval YA, Christian historical, and tale-like textures
- a sustained read with cultural-literacy hooks
Expect
- teen-centered dynamics
- a narrative that leans atmospheric over brisk
Book Details
- Authors
- Richard J. Cuffari, Elizabeth Marie Pope
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 29, 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Medieval YA · Medieval Tales
- Reading lane
- Medieval YA
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Publisher Categories
YA Adventure
YA Pirate Adventures
YA Survival Stories
YA Stories About Boys & Men
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YA Classics
Coming of Age
Historical YA Fantasy
YA Stories About Girls & Women
About This Book
In 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk—whose customs are even older than the Druids’ and include human sacrifice.
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