Sprog

About the Book

South West England, AD 1642 Even in this remote corner of the kingdom news of events taking place far away creates a climate of fear and suspicion. Superstition and ignorance fuel the fires of intolerance and treachery, and inevitably the violence engulfing the rest of the country erupts in the sleepy little port of Polpipit. Orphaned apprentice baker, Rufus Miller, struggling to master his craft and the target of bullying by the town’s other apprentices, longs to make a favourable impression on pretty scullery maid, Grace Trevorrow, but circumstances conspire against him. A chance encounter with fugitive faerie, Sprog, and the unexpected arrival of fanatical witch-hunter, Nathaniel Busshe, jeopardise Rufus’ very existence, embroiling him in a very uncivil war...

About the Author

Growing up in the peaceful English midlands, evidence of the cataclysmic events of the seventeenth century, whether in the form of ruined castles, battle sites or museums, were a frequent source of fascination and inspiration. Society was forced to endure great changes as new ideas and technologies fought to replace ancient practices and beliefs, and the scars of this struggle still mark the landscape throughout England. Charlie now lives and works in Western Victoria, Australia, far away from his childhood home, but this period and place still hold a special significance for him.