The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo Book

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2016, this is a very curious tale indeed . . . Out of the blue arrives an exotic young woman from a foreign land. Fearless and strong, 'Princess' Caraboo rises above the suspicions of the wealthy family who take her in. But who is the real Caraboo?In a world where it seems everyone is playing a role, could she be an ordinary girl with a tragic past? Is she a confidence trickster? Or is she the princess everyone wants her to be?This the tale of the ultimate historical hustle, steeped in delectable romance. Whoever Caraboo turns out to be, she will steal your heart . . .

London, 1947 - the hottest summer ever. Everything is still rationed and the city is in ruins. But even though everyone says the war is over it doesn't feel like that for Godfrey Munro. Why hasn't his father come home? Why is he in South America? Will he ever come back? In Soho, where Godfrey lives in a cafe with his mother, gangs are making life dangerous and the fascists, defeated in Europe, are on the march again all over London. Is the stranger who turns up on the doorstep really a Nazi war criminal? Why does he think Godfrey's father is in London? How much do the 43 Group know, and can Godfrey afford to trust them with his life? Godfrey is about to find out exactly what his inheritance means...