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by W. N. Brown (Author), Michael Burgan (Author), James Bernardin (Illustrator)
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!
Can one woman's clever plot outsmart the most infamous prison in England?
- Brave Women in History: Follow the courageous Lady Winifred Maxwell as she risks everything, including her own life, to save her husband from the executioner's blade.
- Race Against Time: With the execution just days away, Winifred must navigate the treacherous corridors of the "Bloody Tower" to pull off an impossible breakout.
- The Jacobite Rebellion: Step back into 18th-century London and uncover the true history of the rebels who fought against the British crown.
- Non-stop Historical Adventure: A perfect chapter book for middle grade readers and fans of the I Survived series, complete with illustrations and fascinating facts about real history.
