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The Accidental Highwayman

Being the Tale of Kit Bristol, His Horse Midnight, a Mysterious Princess, and Sundry Magical Persons Besides
Aug 20, 2014JCLGreggW rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Billed as a version of THE PRINCESS BRIDE if written by Neil Gaiman; that description isn't that far off. A gentle swashbucking adventure with a fish-out-of-water teen character who is thrust into the role of a masked highwayman with a trusty horse, set in the 18th Century British countryside with all sorts of magical creatures lurking around the edges. The pace isn't always consistent, and the book drags a bit in the middle. (Similar to HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS where the main characters tramp around in the forest for what seems like forever.) But there's a LOT to like here - the mood is gentle, fun, touching, and magical, with just the right hint of swashbuckling adventure. Oh, and there's a princess involved, too. Look for Tripp to gain his footing as an author as the series progresses and for this to become a real crowdpleaser. (Just ignore the overwrought and hard-to-read cover.)