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The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo
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The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo

Catherine Johnson
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Set in the early nineteenth century, this is incredible story of the ultimate historical hustle, based on the true story of Mary Wilcox.

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2016, this is a very curious tale indeed …

Out of the blue arrives an exotic young woman from a foreign land. Fearless and strong, ‘Princess’ Caraboo rises above the suspicions of the wealthy family who take her in.

But who is the real Caraboo?

In a world where it seems everyone is playing a role, could she be an ordinary girl with a tragic past? Is she a confidence trickster? Or is she the princess everyone wants her to be?

This the tale of the ultimate historical hustle, steeped in delectable romance. Whoever Caraboo turns out to be, she will steal your heart …

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Country
United Kingdom
Date
2 July 2015
Pages
288
ISBN
9780552557634

Set in the early nineteenth century, this is incredible story of the ultimate historical hustle, based on the true story of Mary Wilcox.

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2016, this is a very curious tale indeed …

Out of the blue arrives an exotic young woman from a foreign land. Fearless and strong, ‘Princess’ Caraboo rises above the suspicions of the wealthy family who take her in.

But who is the real Caraboo?

In a world where it seems everyone is playing a role, could she be an ordinary girl with a tragic past? Is she a confidence trickster? Or is she the princess everyone wants her to be?

This the tale of the ultimate historical hustle, steeped in delectable romance. Whoever Caraboo turns out to be, she will steal your heart …

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Country
United Kingdom
Date
2 July 2015
Pages
288
ISBN
9780552557634

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