Great Escapes #5: Terror in the Tower of London (Brown W. N.)(Pevná vazba) - diskuze

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fifth installment in the Great Escapes series has arrived-perfect for fans of the I Survived series!London, 1716. Lord William Nithsdale has been found guilty of treason after fighting alongside the other rebels against the British crown. For his crime, he is sent to the infamous Tower of London, where he awaits his punishment: the executioner's blade.Upon learning of the Lord's death sentence, his wife, Lady Winifred Maxwell, sets out to free him from the "Bloody Tower." She plots and plans to pull off a daring and dangerous breakout. If her idea works, Lord Nithsdale might just escape his deadly fate. If it doesn't, both their heads will roll!From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series-featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations-will leave you excited for the next adventure!Based on a True Story: Discover the incredible real-life tale of Lady Winifred Maxwell, who risked everything to save her husband from the executioners blade in 18th century London.Daring Disguise: Follow a nail-biting plan to sneak a condemned lord out of the Tower of London by dressing him as a woman, right under the guards noses.History for Kids: Step back in time to the Jacobite rebellion with action-packed storytelling that makes learning about the past an exciting, page-turning adventure.Books for Reluctant Readers: With short, thrilling chapters and capt
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