ecl@mtgzy.UUCP (e.c.leeper) (03/05/86)
A TRAVELLER IN TIME by Alison Uttley
Ace, 1986, $2.95.
A book review by Evelyn C. Leeper
In order to regain her strength after an illness, an adolescent girl is
sent to her aunt's ancient farmhouse in the English countryside. She falls
under the spell of the house, at first only seeing people from Elizabethan
times, but later traveling back in time herself. She falls in love and
becomes involved in a plot to save Mary, Queen of Scots.
Uttley's writing style reminds one of the beauty of the English
countryside but the book, though not labeled as such, appears to be aimed at
a juvenile audience, since none of the character's show the development an
adult reader might hope for. As such, however, it is recommended for younger
audiences, particularly those who have just studied the era in school.
Two other notes--the book was originally written in 1939, which may
explain the style. The spelling of the title is as it is on the book
(perhaps the British preference is "traveller" instead of "traveler"?).
Evelyn C. Leeper
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