The Woods of Windri

by Violet Needham

"The Lord of Windri has two daughters; Philippa, the elder, who is betrothed to the Count of Monte Lucio and Magdalen, the tomboy, who has 'rough hoydenish ways' and who is forever slipping out from the Castle to her beloved Woods of Windri. And it is on one of these forbidden expeditions that she meets Theo who has run away from the Abbot of Windri and desires to be taken into the Lord of Windri's service. Magdalen's father takes an instant liking to the lad and decides to make him a page in his household. This decision is proved to be very wise, for it is Theo who discovers that there is evil afoot in the castle of Windri, and he who finally brings the criminals to justice.
Violet Needham's stirring tales of the past are rich in colourful atmosphere and excitement, and The Woods of Windri with its mystery, danger and suspense, is one of the best she has ever written."
(Dustwrapper blurb from 1958 edition)

My edition: Seagull edition 1958 with dustwrapper and colour frontispiece and 20 illustrations
Not known in a pictorial boards edition

Not known in a Children’s Press edition

Seagull Library dustwrapper 1958