Which is more dangerous – a future you can’t see, or one that you can?
LONDON, 1913
Twelve-year-old Maud Mulligan knows there’s no future for her in London, in the rat-infested slum where she grew up. But in a tunnel under the river are fortune tellers, Seers, who will tell your future for a few pennies. And then there is Mr Mandalay, Seer to the king and anyone else rich enough to afford him.
When Mr Mandalay sees Maud in a foretelling for a wealthy factory heiress, she believes Maud can save her family from financial ruin. But how? And why? In a world shaken by suffragettes, scientists and the threat of war, what could a girl like Maud do to change anyone’s future – or even her own?
“This enchanting adventure story is set to become a favourite…[t]his is children’s historical fiction at its finest” Better Reading
“I inhaled this book in one sitting and I think many others will do the same” Story Links
“An action-packed blend of historical fiction and magical intrigue” Books+Publishing
“A thrilling read” Readings
“Life takes many twists and turns for Maud. So does this magical novel with its delicious sub-stories that keep the reader enthralled” Kids Book Review
“Perfect for those who love historical fiction and a touch of fantasy” The West Australian
“Set against the backdrop of the suffragette movement, highlighting the cruel gap between rich and poor, and the looming shadow of the upcoming Great War, this is a fascinating look at history from a child’s point of view” Reading Time
“Catherine Norton has taken history and given it life” The Book Muse
CATHERINE NORTON 