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The Thief's Keeper

The Thief's Keeper

Enemy's Keeper #0

Kyrie Wang

2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Audiobook)- FINALIST
A dual POV, 100% human-narrated audiobook is now available!

A runaway slave. A "cursed" thief. One daring quest for freedom in war-torn England.

In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.

Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age, ostracized for being “cursed.” In her care is a lost toddler she has rescued from the clutches of greedy thrall traders.

Under disguise and forced to cover each other’s secrets, Aelfric and Aliwyn form an unlikely friendship... and maybe something more. They embark on a perilous journey to reunite the child with his family on Easter Sunday and to seek a cure for Aliwyn’s mysterious condition.

But time is running out. Aelfric’s master is on the hunt, and the shadows of death loom ever closer over Aliwyn. Will they find the courage and faith to press on, or will their quest end in capture and ruin?

Dive into a magic-free tale with heart-stopping challenges and unforeseen twists. The Thief's Keeper is a thrilling YA historical fantasy with:

Compelling, complex characters
Found family and emotional depth
Fast-paced adventure
Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights living in a richly detailed, alternative medieval world
No swearing and no spice
If you love noblebright, faith-based stories with page-turning suspense, grab The Thief's Keeper today!

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‘A worthy prequel to the much-loved Healer’s Blade, perfect for adventure-loving teenagers!’ - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

For fans of:
Michael Wisehart's Banished (Street Rats of Aramoor Series)
Jennifer A. Nielsen's The False Prince (Ascendance Series)
Pedro Urvi's The Traitor’s Revenge (Path of the Ranger series)

Spice Level:

Level 1

Content Level:

Level 2

Content Warnings:

- Zero spice
- Zero swearing
- Memories of parental and sibling death (a mention of how it happened)

 - Aelfric is a runaway thrall/medieval slave. His brief flashbacks of being abused may cause discomfort for some.

Representations:

Health Disorder, Mental Health

Tropes:

Forced Proximity, Grumpy vs Sunshine

Orphan Hero, Medieval Setting, Coming of Age, Found Family

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