Lägg till bokmärkeGirl in a Cage
When her father, Robert the Bruce, becomes King of Scotland, Marjorie Bruce becomes a princess. But Edward Longshanks, the ruthless King of England, has set his sights on Robert and his family. Marjorie is captured and imprisoned in a wooden cage in the center of a town square, exposed to wind, rain, the taunts of the townspeople, and the scorn of Longshanks himself. Marjorie knows that despite her suffering and pain, she is the daughter of noble Robert the Bruce&150and she will make her fath... (show more)
When her father, Robert the Bruce, becomes King of Scotland, Marjorie Bruce becomes a princess. But Edward Longshanks, the ruthless King of England, has set his sights on Robert and his family. Marjorie is captured and imprisoned in a wooden cage in the center of a town square, exposed to wind, rain, the taunts of the townspeople, and the scorn of Longshanks himself. Marjorie knows that despite her suffering and pain, she is the daughter of noble Robert the Bruce&150and she will make her father, and her country, proud. For a true princess is a princess, whether in a castle or in a cage. (show less)
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Really good read. Jumps back and forth between Marjorie in the cage and the events leading up to her capture by the English. You appreciate her courage in standing up to Longshank's taunts as well as the physical suffering. Also enjoyable was seeing her learn to appreciate and love her stepmother.
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The fictional account of Marjorie de Bruce's (Robert de Bruce's daughter) imprisonment in a cage for 20 days by Edward Longshanks. (Her aunt and another lady were actually kept in cages; historically Marjorie was treated abominably enough (just how is not clear) that the local English people rebelled against Edward over her treatment. She was subsequently sent to a nunnery.) Good historical information on the political situation between the various factions in Scotland and the English. Ab... (show more)
The fictional account of Marjorie de Bruce's (Robert de Bruce's daughter) imprisonment in a cage for 20 days by Edward Longshanks. (Her aunt and another lady were actually kept in cages; historically Marjorie was treated abominably enough (just how is not clear) that the local English people rebelled against Edward over her treatment. She was subsequently sent to a nunnery.) Good historical information on the political situation between the various factions in Scotland and the English. Absolutely stunning character portrayal and growth shown in several strong female characters, and none in an objectionable way. You may want to pre-read for younger or sensitive children; I will let my 10yo read this because she's not my sensitive one. (show less)
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