The Diamond of Drury Lane (Cat Royal #1)
The Diamond of Drury Lane (Cat Royal #1)
Author: Julia Golding
Desc: Set in 1790's Covent Garden this book whisks you back to a bygone era and to embark on an adventure about one hidden treasure two bare-knuckle boxers three enemies and four hundred and thirty-eight rioters. It is the tale of Cat Royal an orphan four foot four with long red hair and not a penny to call her own. She lives in the Theater Royal on Drury Lane a place filled with dramatic characters theatrical spectacles and now a secret treasure--which Cat has been asked to protect. Her new friend Pedro a former slave and gifted violinist is eager to help and so is the theater prompter Jonathan who is hiding secrets of his own. But when the ruthless gang leader Billy Shepherd learns about the treasure Cat thinks she's going to lose it for sure. She still doesn't know what the treasure is so how can she keep it safe from Billy and his gang? Follow Cat into the streets of London as she faces danger and adventure racing to be the first to discover the diamond of Drury Lane!