Betrayal at Cross Creek

Written by Kathleen Ernst

Narrated by Davina Porter

Having fled the turmoil of Scotland, Elspeth Monro is learning to love her life in 1775 North Carolina. She likes her new friend and her weaving apprenticeship. But as Loyalists and Patriots strive to recruit her neighbors, a shadowy figure threatens her family. Davina Porter's nuanced narration highlights the polished prose of Kathleen Ernst, nominee for Agatha and Edgar Allen Poe awards. Listeners will also enjoy Mystery at Chilkoot Pass, another American Girl history mystery.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 15, 2008
• ISBN: 9781440799402

Kathleen Ernst

Kathleen Ernst is a bestselling novelist, historian, and educator who writes for adults and kids. Her books for young readers include fifteen novels for American Girl. She created Caroline Abbott, the company’s newest historical character, and has written seven books about her. Ernst also writes the Chloe Ellefson Mysteries for adults and mature teens. Honors for her work include Edgar and Agatha Award nominations and an Emmy Award in children’s programming. Visit her at www.kathleenernst.com.

Reviews for Betrayal at Cross Creek

[padame_10 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

It’s 1775. Elspeth Monro, newly come from Scotland, is just beginning to feel at home in North Carolina, with a new friend and a weaving apprenticeship she loves. To Elspeth, the brewing Revolution feels very far away—until someone starts to threaten her own family, tying to force them to join the rebels. When her grandfather marches off to fight with the British, Elspeth is left alone to protect her grandmother—and figure out who is putting her family in danger.