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By Marryat Frederick
Frederick Marryat, 2014
Set during the English Civil War, this novel follows the fortunes of the Beverly family, orphaned children who must navigate a world of political upheaval and danger. Forced to flee their ancestral home, they find refuge in the ancient woodland known as the New Forest. Here, they adopt new identities and learn to survive amidst the conflict between Royalists and Parliamentarians. The story explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the challenges of maintaining innocence in turbulent times.