Fireworks and Darkness

Historical novel for young adults. Set in the Kingdom of Ostermark in 1712 it tells the story of itinerant Simeon Runciman, a fireworks maker, and his son Casimir. When Simeon decides to settle down his past catches up with him. Casimir finds it hard to cope with unanswered questions such as why did Simeon forswear magic and what happened to Casimir's mother ten years ago? Author has written several books including the series Lily Quench and 'The Paw'.Natalie Jane Prior is the author of 'Fireworks and Darkness', published 2002 under ISBN 9780207199714 and ISBN 020719971X.