When her sister seizes the throne, Queen Eleanor of Albion is banished to a tiny island off the coast of her kingdom, where the nuns of the convent spend their days peacefully praying, sewing, and gardening. But the island is also home to Margaret, a mysterious young orphan girl whose life is upturned when the cold, regal stranger arrives. As Margaret grows closer to Eleanor, she grapples with the revelation of the island's sinister true purpose as well as the truth of her own past.
When Eleanor's life is threatened, Margaret is faced with a perilous choice between helping Eleanor and protecting herself. Cult graphic novelist Dylan Meconis offers a rich reimagining of history in this beautifully detailed hybrid novel loosely based on the exile of Queen Elizabeth I by her sister, Queen Mary, transporting readers to a quiet, windswept island at the heart of a treasonous royal plot.
"Meconis offers an atmospheric alternate history inspired by the childhood and succession of Queen Elizabeth I in this quietly ambitious graphic novel.... The island world is richly developed, both in its physical particulars and its close-knit community (fascinating digressions into topics such as convent time, hand gestures used at table, and chess and embroidery flesh out daily life), and Margaret proves herself an endearing heroine with a strong voice full of humor and wonder. Her perspective transforms a storm-wracked rock into a vibrant world of hidden treasures." — Publishers Weekly
Recommended Age | 10 and up |
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Author | Dylan Meconis |
Illustrator | Dylan Meconis |
ISBN | 1536204986 |
Publication Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
Publisher | Walker Books US |
Language | English |