About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is facing a major life transition, such as leaving a family home, navigating the end of a specific chapter in their life, or dealing with the heavy weight of family expectations. This historical novel serves as a powerful metaphor for the inevitability of change and the resilience required to build something new from the ashes of the old. Set during the English Civil War, it follows the final generation of the Medley family at Mantlemist as their ancestral home and way of life are threatened by political upheaval and internal secrets. It is a sophisticated, emotionally resonant story about letting go of the past to embrace a future that looks nothing like what was promised. The book is best suited for older readers, ages 12 and up, who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and are ready to grapple with themes of legacy, loss, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
