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OverviewMina stands up for animals. But can she stand up to her parents' murderer? Uncannily believable --Historical Novel Society Brave orphan Mina dreams of becoming a great scientist, even though she's just a beginner. But when her parents' murderer escapes from prison and threatens to kill again, she must make the terrifying leap from apprentice to master--if she wants to survive. Book 1 of The Naturalist combines historical fantasy with thrilling adventure and a touch of Renaissance romance. Characters include historical figures from 17th-century Holland, such as Christiaan Huygens and Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Delfy HallPublisher: Vulpes Press Imprint: Vulpes Press Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.435kg ISBN: 9781943655007ISBN 10: 1943655006 Pages: 342 Publication Date: 27 February 2016 Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsHall's portrayal of a Dutch Golden Age intertwined with magical elements of high fantasy feels uncannily believable, and Mina herself is a memorably wonderful character, compassionate and grounded as her personal world is thrown into chaos. --Historical Novel Society This strong blend of history and fantasy gets this series off to a strong start. --The Booklife Prize in Fiction Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |