Blackthorn

Synopsis of Blackthorn

«Blackthorn» is Kevin Sands's young adult adventure and mystery novel, published by Estrella Polar in paperback (368 pages).

Christopher Rowe is apprentice to apothecary Benedict Blackthorn in seventeenth-century London, specializing in deciphering codes, solving riddles, and preparing remedies. When a wave of mysterious attacks sows terror among the city's apothecaries, the trail leads to his shop, and Christopher must use his wits to save himself.

First installment of the «L' illa del temps» saga; the original title of the work is «The Blackthorn Key».

For young readers aged 9 and up who enjoy adventure, mystery, and intrigue.