In the 16th century, the wicked Archduke Axel, the "Leopard of Tryce," plots revenge on Chase Longshanks. In a long cross-country race ridden by the two men, Chase had won Axel's estate, plus all of its huge debts. Now, in 1930, Crispin Agincroft (hero of "Crispin and the Great Tree"), discovers the Leopard's plan to attack and destroy Longshanks Hall. Crispin, able to move backwards and forwards through time by using his enchanted umbrella, launches an effort to assist Chase and foil the Leopard's design. The story builds to a spectacular double climax and a cryptic conclusion.
In the 16th century, the wicked Archduke Axel, the "Leopard of Tryce," plots revenge on Chase Longshanks. In a long cross-country race ridden by the t...
At long last Crispin's mother and father come into their own book at the ages of thirteen (Margaret) and fifteen (Austin). Mrs. Agincroft, Austin's mother, has died. Out of grief his father moves the boy and himself into a flat in Tryceholdings and puts the estate on the market. One day Margaret, riding her horse, Tregaron, all the way to the other side of the Forest of Harklinden, discovers the shuttered house and Austin. Meanwhile, in the background, stealthily moves the Old Baron of Skarpingdin, trying to gain control of the Forest by buying adjacent properties like Agincroft and the farm...
At long last Crispin's mother and father come into their own book at the ages of thirteen (Margaret) and fifteen (Austin). Mrs. Agincroft, Austin's mo...
