Most Popular Books by Leon Garfield

A dramatic and eerie story of lost identity and family secrets, told in Leon Garfield's memorable and distinctive style. A fast-moving, exciting read! 14-year-old George Treet is happy with his life as part of a family of travelling actors. But George's world turns upside down when he discovers that he is actually the son of a great nobleman, and that he must go and live with his real family. . . Where someone, somewhere out in the fog, is waiting for him, and he is surrounded by mystery, danger and deceit.

An atmospheric and chilling thriller set in 19th century London. Bartholomew Dorking finds himself inexplicably tied to the murdering villain Black Jack, who should have hung from the gallows - but who has now, it seems, come back from the dead! BLLeon Garfield was one of the most celebrated children's authors of the twentieth century, and won the Guardian Award, The Whitbread Award, and the Carnegie Medal BLThis is a fast-paced, roller-coaster ride of a read, and is accompanied by energetic black and white line drawings by acclaimed artist Jason Cockcroft