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Synopsis
"England, 1855. The days of Queen Victoria. Once a month a train roars toward the channel laden with a fantastic shipment of gold. The train is guarded. The two safes are invulnerable...Yet Edward Pierce, a handsome, redbearded rogue, will have his way. In his plan he will choose one companion--a beautiful and dangerous woman. He will commit one of the most shocking crimes of the century."
Is The Great Train Robbery appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A Victorian-era heist thriller with moderate violence and criminal themes. Contains some period-appropriate sexual content and violence typical of crime fiction, but not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include organized crime and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who love clever heist stories and historical adventure will enjoy this meticulously planned Victorian train robbery.