Ransomwood

I loved this fantastic story!! Beautiful Gwenifer's fling in the woods with the handsome but fickle Jeffrey leads to her, Halfwit Harry and the blind old 'witch', Dorit, going on a pilgrimmage to the statue of the Holy Mother who crys healing tears. Along the way the three face dangers and hard times, learn about themselves and each other but come away changed for the better. This is a skilfully crafted, fast moving story from the pen of a master. It is in the teens area of the library because there is non-specific sexual content and

Set in the middle ages in Britain, Ransomwood is the story of Gwenifer, a parentless teenager who has been taken in by her relatives. She is treated as a slave and can not wait to get away.
Harry (a simpleton) caused an accident by losing control of an ox he is taking home for Gwenifer’s sweetheart. Gwenifer’s cousin in seriously injured, and Harry is blamed.

After a court hearing, both Harry and Gwenifer are in deep trouble, when they are both give the task of taking the old blind aunt of the magistrate to Ransomwood where it is told that the tears of the Blessed Lady statue will be sure to cure her. And so the journey fraught with danger, mystery and friendship begins.

A beautifully written tale of two unlikely friends. Jordan again show more has written a YA novel that will stay in the hearts of those who read it for years to come. Highly recommended for teens aged 13 and over; Ransomwood does not contain any teenage issues that would offend any one over that age. show less

loved it, well written and the reviews by Leov & Bellydancer sum it up well.