by Jamila Gavin · Egmont Books Ltd · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781405212847
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«The Blood Stone» is the young adult novel by Jamila Gavin, published by Egmont Books Ltd in paperback (416 pages, in English).
In the seventeenth century, Filippo Veroneo, a young Venetian who has never seen his father, discovers that he is held prisoner by bandits in Afghanistan. To pay his ransom, he carries with him the diamond «Ocean of the Moon». His journey passes through India and the court of Emperor Shah Jehan, before reaching the kidnappers' fortress.
Originally published in 2003; this paperback edition appeared on 6 May 2004.
Aimed at young and adult readers who enjoy historical fiction and travel tales; suitable from around 9 years old.
Jamila Gavin is a British writer who is known mainly for children's books, including several with Indian contexts.
