Trumpets in the west

By Geoffrey Trease

Subjects: Young adult fiction, Teenage boys, Musicians, Juvenile fiction

Description: Children's novel set at the time of the Glorious Revolution. Jack Norwood, a gifted musician, and his friend Jane save a man pursued by enemies after a battle, and in return Jack is given a letter to present to Henry Purcell if he ever goes to London. Once in London, he learns to play the violin but jeopardizes his musical career by becoming involved in politics.