Bound by fate, forged in friendship. Together, two orphans will defy destiny or fall trying.

1070 A.D., four years after the Norman Conquest.

In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.

Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and breaks into a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl his age ostracized for being "cursed."

Forced to cover each other's secrets, Aelfric and Aliwyn form an unlikely friendship...and perhaps something more. They embark on a treacherous journey to Beverly Minster, where Aliwyn believes she'll find the cure for her mysterious condition.

But time is running out. Aelfric's master is on the hunt, and the shadows of death loom ever closer for Aliwyn. Will they find the courage to press on and defy fate, or will their journey end in capture and ruin?

Immerse yourself in a fast-paced tale of unexpected encounters and heart-stopping challenges. The Thief's Keeper is a thrilling young adult novel that transports you to a world of adventure, where friendship and resilience shine in the face of all odds.

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