Midnight is a Place
Midnight is a Place by Joan Aiken is a British fantasy novel published by Houghton Mifflin in 2002. This edition spans 292 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Lucas Bell, who feels isolated and unhappy at Midnight Court, a large house under the control of his difficult guardian, Sir Randolph Grimsby. The arrival of a mysterious visitor offers Lucas a glimmer of hope for companionship, but he soon discovers that Anna Marie, the newcomer, is unfriendly and spoiled.
Readers will find a narrative filled with action and adventure as Lucas and Anna Marie navigate their challenging circumstances. Forced into the harsh streets of Blastburn, the two must confront their struggles together, highlighting themes of friendship and resilience. This engaging tale captures the essence of juvenile fiction, immersing readers in a world of suspense and imagination.
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Now, back in print, the engaging and suspenseful British fantasy by one of England’s most imaginative storytellers.
Lucas Bell is lonely and miserable at Midnight Court, a vast, brooding house owned by his intolerable guardian, Sir Randolph Grimsby. When a mysterious carriage brings a visitor to the house, Lucas hopes he’s found a friend at last. But the newcomer, Anna Marie, is unfriendly and spoiled–and French. Just when Lucas thinks things can’t get any worse, disastrous circumstances force him and Anna Marie, parentless and penniless, into the dark and unfriendly streets of Blastburn.
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