SOLVED!: YA book - older sister accused of witchcraft, setting: English coast, cover has girl dragging body out of sea [s]

[Christy]

I read this book years ago and really enjoyed it.
The main character's older sister is tried and convicted of witchcraft. The main character is also promised in marriage to the son of a (rich?) man because she is the only one who could understand the son (he has a speech impediment.) I know it takes place in Northern Europe and I'm pretty sure it's England, on the coast. The main character also saves the life of a poor boy who ends up becoming a devoted servant of sorts.

I think there is a shipwreck at some point, especially as the cover shows a picture of the main character dragging the body of a younger girl out of the ocean.

Thanks!

[Mir]

Quest for a Maid? That's loosely based on the story of Margaret of Scotland and has all the plot elements you mention.

[Christy]

Miriam wrote: "Quest for a Maid? That's loosely based on the story of Margaret of Scotland and has all the plot elements you mention."

Bingo, that's the one! Thanks so much!

[Mir]

No problem! It was a memorable book.

[Carmen]

I loved this book too.

It has one of my favorite beginnings.

"When I was nine years old, I hid under a table and heard my sister kill a king."

Carmen
Author Two Moon Princess

[Snail in Danger (Sid)]

This is solved and can be moved to the appropriate folder, right?