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Ransom for a Knight by Barbara Leonie Picard

To Alys de Renneville alone did the stranger knight give the message that her father and brother were being held prisoner by the Scots. Because no one else would believe the story, Alys set off secretly, accompanied by Hugh, a servant, to travel the length of England on horseback, carrying the bag of jewels which would serve as ransom. 

An absorbing story of adventure and hardships, set against the background of medieval England, brilliantly evoking the way of life in a country manor, city dwelling, convent, and meanest hovel. 

With this her first historic novel, Barbara Leonie Picard proves herself a writer of distinction in this field. She has already gained a notable reputation as an author of original fairy stories and for her retelling of traditional tales.