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The Lightning Bolt (The Chain of Charms #5)
by
Kate Forsyth (Goodreads Author)
The Lightning Bolt – Book 5, 26th August 1685:
Sussex was the first county secured by the Roundheads because of its iron foundries. Here in the Weald, the Smith tribe are working for Parliament, making cannons and weaponry. They have prospered under Cromwell's rule, and have no interest in old gypsy charms. And it is here where Luka and Emilia must find the fifth charm, a f...more
Sussex was the first county secured by the Roundheads because of its iron foundries. Here in the Weald, the Smith tribe are working for Parliament, making cannons and weaponry. They have prospered under Cromwell's rule, and have no interest in old gypsy charms. And it is here where Luka and Emilia must find the fifth charm, a f...more
Hardcover, 250 pages
Published
July 2007
by Pan Macmillan Australia
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The Lightning Bolt is the fifth book in the series.
Luka and Emilia only have two charms to go before they attempt to rescue their family from the gallows. The Smith family prove to be unwelcoming and the previously met Hearne family come back on the scene.
Coldham is hot on their trail. He is now convinced that Emilia is a witch and wants to watch her burn on the stake.
But the children are still one step ahead of him.
This book moves a bit quicker. It's starting to build up for the climax in the...more
Luka and Emilia only have two charms to go before they attempt to rescue their family from the gallows. The Smith family prove to be unwelcoming and the previously met Hearne family come back on the scene.
Coldham is hot on their trail. He is now convinced that Emilia is a witch and wants to watch her burn on the stake.
But the children are still one step ahead of him.
This book moves a bit quicker. It's starting to build up for the climax in the...more
Book 5 - Emilia and Luka are off to the Smith family to retrieve the fifth charm, and they meet a cleanomaniac! it's kind of cute but there's something wrong with a little girl who's obsessed with cleanliness and tidyness. Anyway, entertaining as usual but their constant escapes from Coldham, their captor, is starting to get reeeeaaally unbelievable. but meeting some of sort dressed up as a puritan gypsy kin of theirs, is entertaining. especially the names that this overly puritan couple has giv...more
Another good read in this series. Luka and Emillie are getting closed to finding all the charms and in being able to help their families escape their jail cell and going before the magistrate.
This time they visited the Smith family and were after the Lightning Bolt charm. Coldham, The Theif Taker is still on their tails. They have quite an adventure finding this charm but in the end they do and now it is on to London for the last charm.
This time they visited the Smith family and were after the Lightning Bolt charm. Coldham, The Theif Taker is still on their tails. They have quite an adventure finding this charm but in the end they do and now it is on to London for the last charm.
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Kate Forsyth is the award-winning author of more than 20 books for both adults and children.
Her books for adults include 'Bitter Greens', a retelling of the Rapunzel fairytale, and the bestselling fantasy series 'Witches of Eileanan' and 'Rhiannon's Ride'. Her books for children include 'The Gypsy Crown', 'The Puzzle Ring', and 'The Starkin Crown'
She had also published a collection of poetry cal...more
More about Kate Forsyth...
Her books for adults include 'Bitter Greens', a retelling of the Rapunzel fairytale, and the bestselling fantasy series 'Witches of Eileanan' and 'Rhiannon's Ride'. Her books for children include 'The Gypsy Crown', 'The Puzzle Ring', and 'The Starkin Crown'
She had also published a collection of poetry cal...more
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