In 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk—whose customs are even older than the Druids’ and include human sacrifice.
In 1558 while imprisoned at Elwenwood Hall, a remote castle in northern England, teenaged Kate Sutton finds herself involved in a series of mysterious events that eventually bring her to an underground labyrinth peopled by the last practitioners of druidic magic.
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Posted November 20, 2007
Dude this book is like awesome I have had it since I was like 2 and personally I love it! It has a hot dude (Christopher) who is described as young handsome and finely made. Kate is the opposite she's tall and very awkward (not gay awkward). She thinks she's ugly but Christopher does not while she later finds out that she is. But, Heck she saves his life at the end and it all ends happily ever after. *ish*
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Posted December 25, 2007
An excellent book for all ages. It's about a girl who goes to live in a town with a un avoidable secret. She soon finds herself wrapped up in a situation that is way over her head. But even in one of the most wreached of places she must keep her ground and find her way.
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Posted January 28, 2007
Awesome, awesome, awesome if you love stories of the supernatural, especially ones involving fairies and Elizabethan culture. Pope is such a great author! If you haven't read this book-you need to immediately!
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Posted July 21, 2006
This book is one of my favorite books of all time. I am an avid book reader and have read hundreds of books, this by far being in the Top 3 of my list. It is a fast paced, exciting and romantic read, a perfect book to curl up on the couch with. I discovered this book around last year at my local bookstore and i must've read it at least 20 times sinse then because it nevers gets tiring. When I say it, I mean it, you really need to read this book.
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Posted April 24, 2006
I absolutely loved this book. It has so many twists and turns that you never know what's going to happen. I definitely give it five stars!
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Posted June 21, 2005
The year is 1558, and the queen of England is still Mary. Alicia and Kate Sutton are both ladies-in-waiting to Princess Elizabeth. Alicia sends an impertinent letter to Queen Mary, and as a result Mary exiles Kate to a castle (gard) in northern England. It is there that she first comes in contact with Christopher Heron, Master John, and the people of the hill. This is an incredible story. Kate is a womderful heroine, and very human; she makes mistakes, is clumsy, meddles, and cares about others, so you can relate to her. I would honestly give this book more stars, if you could. This is absolutely one of my favorite books of all time. I first read it 3 years ago, and I am continually rereading it. I love all the characters, especially Kate and Christopher. If you have not yet read this book, you must read it now. I am only sorry that there is not a sequel. I could read a million sequels to this book, if only there were any.
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Posted February 20, 2004
Teh Perilous Gard was recomended for me by some friends and i loved it! Now I tell my friends to read it and can't wait to get a copy. I read it at least three times when i got it from the library. Pope is able to combine two different worlds and make them work. The deatails she puts in stay with you, and everything is so belivable. I recomend this book for Meddling Pumpkin Heads everywhere!
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Posted August 15, 2003
This book is one of the best that I have ever read. Anyone who has the least bit of imagination will be enthralled. It is a book that reaches to the hearts of everyone of all ages.
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Posted March 30, 2003
This has been my favorite book since childhood, and it really isn't a childs book I have re-read it at least a dozen times since thoes original first days at 7 or 8 and I'd advise anyone from any age group to enjoy it as well!!
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Posted August 2, 2002
I thought The Perilous Gard was a great book! I coundn't seem to make myself put it down. I think that Elizabeth Marie Pope is a wonderful author and I can't wait to read some of her other works! Definitely read it!!
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Posted September 4, 2002
This is just about one of the best "faerie" books I have ever read. It's not pretty and fluffy, it's dark and faintly dangerous and foreboding. There aren't any rainbow wings here, this book is about a people trying to keep their culture and their customs, as bloodthirsty and macabre as they may seem to us. Humans are merely getting in the way. I read this about 15 years ago at my local library and was beside myself to see it in my bookstore last year. Any faerie fan should enjoy this with very few reservations.
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Posted May 18, 2002
This is one of the best books i have read! before i started reading it i thought it wasn't going to be a great book. but i was definatley wrong!!! i finished in one day!
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Posted February 8, 2002
I thought this book was really great! I got it to read at B. DAlton for my sister's swim meet and I read it in a whole day!
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Posted January 2, 2002
This was one of the best books I've ever read in my entire life! Fantastic detail, great book! Elizabeth Marie Pope is certainly a fabulous writer and I look forward to reading other books written by her.
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Posted December 22, 2000
This is one of my all-time favourite books. The story of Kate, lady-in-waiting to Princess Elizabeth, and how she meets her destiny after she is dismissed from Elizabeth's service, is believable and delightful. This book shares many aspects with Diana Wynne Jones' 'Fire and Hemlock' and with Sally Odgers 'Translations in Celadon'. If you enjoyed either of these books, read this one. You won't be sorry.
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Posted October 29, 2000
I love this book. It is my favorite in the world. I reread it all the time. I really enjoy the 'believable' magic.
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Overview
In 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk—whose customs are even older than the Druids’ and include human sacrifice.
In 1558 while imprisoned at Elwenwood Hall, a remote castle in northern England, teenaged Kate Sutton finds herself involved in a series of mysterious events that eventually bring ...