Who will champion the poor against injustice and cruelty? Set during the reign of Richard the Lionheart, this story traces the life of Mary who runs away from her cruel uncle when he tries to force her into marriage for money. Mary eventually finds herself at the cottage of the Forestwife - a haven of peace, mystery and shelter. Mary learns the forest arts of healing, herbalism as well as experiencing true friendship and even love.
- ISBN10 0099264315
- ISBN13 9780099264316
- Publish Date 2 February 1995 (first published 1 July 1993)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 26 October 2004
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Imprint Red Fox
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
- Pages 170
- Language English