Book 1

Convict!

by Julia Jarman

Published 24 April 1997
These are further books in the successful Sparks series which looks at history through the eyes of fictional and real-life characters. Each book takes the form of a lively and exciting narrative which contains lots of interesting information about the period. Convict! When Mary rushes to the aid of a sick neighbour, she soon finds herself in trouble. Up in court against the squire and his men, she must fight for her good name - or face transportation to Australia.

Book 3

The Sewer Sleuth

by Julia Jarman

Published 24 April 1997
The successful Sparks series looks at major events in British history through the eyes of fictional and real-life characters. Each book takes the form of a lively and exciting narrative, which contains a lot of interesting information about each event. London's Burning! gives a dramatic account of the Great Fire of London. Mystery at the Globe investigates an arson attempt in the Globe theatre during the time of Shakespeare. The Sewer Sleuth is set in the notorious Victorian cholera outbreak.