Eleanor Updale
Eleanor Updale is a British author known for her children's and young adult books, particularly the Montmorency series, which combines historical fiction with mystery and adventure.
Books
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1. Montmorency
Thief, Liar, Gentleman?
Set in Victorian London, the story follows a cunning thief who, after a near-fatal accident, is transformed into a gentleman by a pioneering doctor. With a dual identity, he navigates the city's underworld as "Scarper" while living a lavish life as "Montmorency." As he balances his two lives, he becomes embroiled in a web of crime and intrigue, testing his loyalty and morality. The tale explores themes of identity, redemption, and the thin line between respectability and criminality.