The Time Travelers [Paperback]

Previously published as GIDEON THE CUTPURSE

1763

Gideon Seymour, thief and gentleman, hides from the villainous Tar Man. Suddenly the sky peels away like fabric and from the gaping hole fall two curious-looking children. Peter Schock and Kate Dyer have fallen straight from the twenty-first century, thanks to an experiment with an antigravity machine. Before Gideon and the children have a chance to gather their wits, the Tar Man takes off with the machine -- and Peter and Kate's only chance of getting home. Soon Gideon, Peter, and Kate are swept into a journey through eighteenth-century London and form a bond that, they hope, will stand strong in the face of unfathomable treachery.Gideon the Cutpurse
The Book
Linda Buckley-Archer's debut novel is the first part of a fantasy adventure trilogy. An academic and a fan of children's fantasy fiction, Linda was inspired to write her first book after listening to historian Lucy Moore discussing aspects of 18th century crime. A highly original cross between a historical novel, a thriller and a sci-fi page-turner,Gideon the Cutpurseis carefully researched to reflect an accurate portrait of 18th century England. As a mother of two, Linda Buckley-Archer wrote the tale for her own children. The result is an attention-grabbing story with a fast-moving plot that switches back and forth between the 18th and 21st centuries. Its narrative grips the reader as tightly as the hangman's noose that haunts the tale.
The Story
It's just over a week before Christmas and Peter Schock is looking forward to a belated birthday treat -- spending some precious time with his dad. However when his father cancels at the last minute, Peter has a huge row and screams I hate you! at him.
Instead of a day watching a Premier League match, Peter ends up in Derbyshire with the family au pair, Margrit, who's visiting the Dyer family. While witnessing an experiment with an anti-gravity machilÛ