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Diver's Daughter: A Tudor Story
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The Diver's Daughter: A Tudor Story follows the life of twelve-year-old Eve, who lives in a small fishing village in Tudor England. When her father is accused of stealing a precious pearl, Eve must navigate the dangerous world of Tudor politics and betrayal to clear his name. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and resilience, and learns the true meaning of family and friendship. This historical fiction novel provides a captivating glimpse into the Tudor era, with a strong and determined young heroine at its center. Voices: Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story brings Eve and her mother, who was stolen from her family in Mozambique as a child, from the Southwark slums of Elizabethan London to England's southern coast. When they hear from a Mary Rose survivor that one of the African free-divers who was sent to salvage its treasures is alive and well and living in Southampton, mother and daughter agree to try to find him and attempt to dive the wreck of another ship, rumoured to be rich with treasures. But will the pair survive when the man arrives to claim his 'share'? Will Eve overcome her fear of the water to help rescue her mother? In this thrilling adventure based on real events, Patrice Lawrence shows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure to hook young readers.