About the book
The worlds of rich and poor collide in this gripping Victorian adventure as Jim and Jessie unravel the past and its pattern of secrets…
Paisley 1876. 12yearold Jim has escaped from the Poorhouse and now he must save his little brother from the same fate.
His only hope lies in a mysterious family heirloom—a Paisley patterned shawl that has five guineas sewn into its hem—the price of freedom. Jim must find the shawl and break into the big house to steal it back. But the girl with the dark hair is always watching...
‘A tapestry of kinship, loss and compassion with poignant resonances for today.’
Robert J. Harris
Editions of A Pattern of Secrets
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781911279266
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The worlds of rich and poor collide in this gripping Victorian adventure as Jim and Jessie unravel the past and its pattern of secrets…
Paisley 1876. 12yearold Jim has escaped from the Poorhouse and now he must save his little brother from the same fate.
His only hope lies in a mysterious family heirloom—a Paisley patterned shawl that has five guineas sewn into its hem—the price of freedom. Jim must find the shawl and break into the big house to steal it back. But the girl with the dark hair is always watching...
‘A tapestry of kinship, loss and compassion with poignant resonances for today.’
Robert J. Harris
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Pattern of Secrets about?
The worlds of rich and poor collide in this gripping Victorian adventure as Jim and Jessie unravel the past and its pattern of secrets…
Paisley 1876. 12yearold Jim has escaped from the Poorhouse and now he must save his little brother from the same fate.
His only hope lies in a mysterious family heirloom—a Paisley patterned shawl that has five guineas sewn into its hem—the price of freedom. Jim must find the shawl and break into the big house to steal it back. But the girl with the dark hair is always watching...
‘A tapestry of kinship, loss and compassion with poignant resonances for today.’
Robert J. Harris
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Pattern of Secrets?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of A Pattern of Secrets?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781911279266
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Pattern of Secrets?
Lindsay Littleson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Pattern of Secrets is available as paperback(ISBN 9781911279266)