In the distant mouse kingdom of Carminel, a terrible civil war has broken out. As the King's soldiers lie defeated on the battlefield of Barrowdown, it appears the fight for power between the noble King and the wily Cardinal is finally over.But where is Gideon, the Eagle Warrior, the most valiant mouse in the whole land, and the only hope for a return to peace in these terrifying times? The hunt is on to find Gideon and set the Crown of Carminel on the rightful head. But will it be too late?

As the eldest daughter of a prolific letter writer, Jane Torday received hundreds of letters from her father over the years. From irreverent advice and hilarious family anecdotes to moments of great poignancy, Roger Mortimer's missives are a touching and witty portrait of his life and relationships over the years.Dearest Jane begins with Roger's time as a young army officer in Egypt, and then as a POW in the Second World War, where his sense of humour endured despite the conditions. Jane accompanies her father's letters with her own memories and anecdotes, as we meet familiar characters such as Nidnod, Lupin and Lumpy, and learn more about the extended family, friends and pets who leap from the pages of his letters.This is an arresting and extraordinary record, not only of Roger Mortimer's life but also of the history of an entire family between 1960 and 1991. Sparkling with the dry wit for which Mortimer's letters are famous, and accompanied by an...

The Ruby of Carminel is the final book in the best-selling Mouse Kingdom trilogy for children. The island of Carminel lies in peril. The Black Widow Empress Ravanola has sent her wicked stoat warriors, led by Lord Malatesta, to steal the Great Ruby and destroy the peaceful Mouse Kingdom for ever. Only the brave Captain Roamer and his band of fearless sea-mice stand ready. But can they rescue the ruby from the clutches of the evil spider, defeat Malatesta's mighty fleet at sea, and defend their home from the cruel invaders?

Eagles' Revenge is the thrilling second book in the best-selling Mouse Kingdom trilogy for children. The Rat-Kind are plotting to wipe out the Mouse Kingdom of Carminel. Only Rufus, a slave, can stop them. First, though, he must find the ancient treasures of the Lord of Light and enlist the help of the legendary eagles of Carminel. Pursued every step of the way by ruthless rat warriors, Rufus is tested to the limit. Is he brave, strong and fast enough to find the treasures before the rats get them... or will the rats get Rufus first?