Ebook {Epub PDF} The Book of Fires by Jane Borodale

Book Summary. It is and seventeen-year-old Agnes Trussel arrives in London pregnant with an unwanted child. Lost and frightened, she finds herself at the home of Mr. J. Blacklock, a brooding fireworks maker who hires Agnes as an apprentice. As she learns to make rockets, portfires, and fiery rain, she slowly gains his trust and joins his quest to make the most spectacular fireworks the world . 'The Book of Fires' is a novel that evokes vivid images of seventeenth century England. The book opens in graphic detail with the Trussel family's endeavor to butcher the spring pig. Agnes Trussel, seventeen, unwed and pregnant, runs away from home to spare her family the shame of her condition/5(K). ISBN: ISBN Release Date: November Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Incorporated, The. Length: Pages. Weight: lbs. Dimensions: " x ". Age Range: 18 years and up. Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher.5/5(5).

The Book of Fires by Jane Borodale. Members: Reviews: Popularity: Average rating: Mentions: 42, () The year is , and year-old Agnes Trussel arrives in London pregnant with an unwanted child. Lost and frightened, she lands work as an apprentice to a fireworks maker. As she learns the trade, she joins in his quest to. The Book of Fires by Jane Borodale. A skilfully woven story that provided immense insight into the lives of both country and town dwellers, and into the fascinating art of fireworks. I enjoyed this book from start to finish and felt invested in the life of the protagonist, Agnes. Free download or read online The Book of Fires pdf (ePUB) book. The first edition of the novel was published in , and was written by Jane Borodale. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Paperback format. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are.

ISBN: ISBN Release Date: November Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Incorporated, The. Length: Pages. Weight: lbs. Dimensions: " x ". Age Range: 18 years and up. Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher. 'The Book of Fires' is a novel that evokes vivid images of seventeenth century England. The book opens in graphic detail with the Trussel family's endeavor to butcher the spring pig. Agnes Trussel, seventeen, unwed and pregnant, runs away from home to spare her family the shame of her condition. The Book of Fires. As winter approaches, two guilty secrets drive seventeen-year-old Agnes Trussel to run away from her home in rural Sussex. Pregnant with an unwanted child and carrying stolen coins, she is shocked by the squalor and poverty of London.