The Lady And the Squire - Softcover

If you have ever sat astride a man-eating shark and dangled bits of raw flesh in front of it as the creature starts to plunge down into the dark abyss of the sea, taking you with it, you'd have a pretty good idea of how Tom felt in his new job as a squire to Henry, Duke of Lancaster.

Terry Jones is on top form in this rollicking tale that delivers what it promises--a fine adventure story with a hefty dose of historical detail thrown in for good measure--with enviable(but nonetheless expected) aplomb, bringing the savagery and uncertainty of Medieval life into the spotlight while making excellent use of the familiar and superlative Terry Jones' wit.

This is a great book, and young, confident readers who enjoy a challenging and unusual read will revel in it. --Susan Harrison

Terry Jones read English at Oxford and retains a passion for medieval history and literature: his study of Chaucer's Knight received critical acclaim when published some years ago. He is well-known as a member of the Monty Python team and as a film director. Terry lives in London.
Michael Foreman, one of our leading children's illustrators, won the Greenaway Medal for WAR BOY and the Smarties Prize for WAR GAME. He is visiting tutor at the Royal College of Art and lives in London and Cornwall.