Trumpets in the West

Geoffrey Trease
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Jack Norwood, a gifted musician, and his friend Jane save a man pursued by enemies after a battle, and in return 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. Trumpets in the West gives an absorbing picture of the life of musicians as well as a dramatic story written around the events of the Glorious Revolution.
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