Maisie is a source of frustration to all around her. A bright girl, she rarely speaks, living in a fantasy world of ballerinas and gymkhanas. But the reality is very different as she and her mother inhabit a world haunted by a tragedy of which no one speaks. When a gas explosion takes the rest of Maisie's family, she retreats into silence, accepting a job on a remote farm. At a farm sale, her boss makes an impulsive bid for a job lot and in the process acquires Duke, an elderly and much neglected gelding. When Duke and Maisie meet, a strange and healing alchemy develops between the two damaged creatures. A powerful story of secrets, love and compassion.
- ISBN10 0709068646
- ISBN13 9780709068648
- Publish Date 30 April 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 August 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
- Imprint Robert Hale Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Language English