The Merchant's Mark

by Cynthia Harnett

Book Overview

A compelling 15th century thriller, set against the background of the Cotswold wool trade. Rich with period detail, the story of Nicholas Fetterlock's apprenticeship in his father's business and his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822508915
• ISBN13: 9780822508915
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Lerner Publication
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Lifestyle and Mystery in the English Cotswolds in 1493.

I read this book to learn about the lifestyle in England during this period and got far more than I bargained for. It's jam packed with detailed sketches and information of unfamiliar objects with their uses being part of the story. The careful and remarkably thorough research into clothing, food, housekeeping, personal hygiene, houses, daily routine, prearranged marriages, the wool industry, world trade, pirates, and world exploration are all intricately woven into this little mystery.This is a timeless classic that should be read by anyone wanting to know more about the history of the merchant class in England when Chrisopher Columbus discovered the New World.

Well-researched historical kids book

I was attracted to The Wool Pack after reading Cynthia's earlier work - The Writing on the Hearth. The Wool Pack is the fourth book in a series that stretches from the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 through to the evnts described in the Wool Pack. Cynthia has researched his books extremely well, and by reading these delightful stories we can get an idea of what life was like in the 15th century. Is Cynthia Harnett still alive?

delightful

This is a charming story about the Middle Ages. It portrays the life of a young boy in a fairly well to do merchant family. We are given insights into such diverse subjects as arranged marriages and the catching of fleas. The style is simple and clear and the characters are believable. If the plot is not fast and thunderous, it is still interesting. Well worth reading.

Very enjoyable

The simpleness and clarity of the writing style makes this book a fun read as well as an educational one. I found myself learning about daily life in the era even as I enjoyed following the character's way through it. Nice bit of action, too.