Mouse Heart

This latest thrilling ride from acclaimed author Fleur Hitchcock is the perfect escapist adventure for young readers. Set in 18th Century Bristol in the reign of an imaginary Queen Anne II, young Mouse is a foundling who was rescued and then raised in the Moth Theatre, where she now lives and works alongside her fellow performers, who, despite the huge range of ages and personalities, have become her family.

When her beloved Walter, the theatre’s leading man, is wrongly arrested for murder, Mouse is determined to track down the real culprit and ensure that Walter is freed from jail as soon as possible. Mouse proves to be very talented at sniffing out clues to finding the real culprit, but her investigation soon uncovers that this person must also be a member of the cast, which puts both Mouse and the rest of the family in real danger. Can Mouse prove who the real villain is in time to save both Walter and stop an attempt on the Queen’s life?

The atmospheric historical setting of Mouse’s world is brought brilliantly to life with the author’s beautiful descriptive writing and I felt immediately immersed in the twists and turns of this gripping fast-paced adventure. It is a real edge of your seat read as Mouse is surrounded by increasing danger, unsure of who to trust, other than her faithful best friend, Dog.  With sword fights, foiled plots and a surprising twist, alongside a rich array of beautifully crafted characters, this book will keep you guessing and gasping right until the last page.