In "The Traitor's Smile" by Patricia Elliott, the story unfolds in a turbulent historical setting filled with intrigue and deception. The protagonist, a young aristocrat, grapples with loyalty and betrayal amid political upheaval. As tensions escalate between rival factions, she must navigate a web of conspiracies while uncovering the truth behind a family secret that could change everything. With danger lurking at every turn, she faces difficult choices that test her courage and resolve. Ultimately, her journey reveals not only the complexities of trust but also the strength of the human spirit in the face of betrayal. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 308 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Holiday House .

Patricia Elliott has written nine novels for children and young adults. Her first novel with Hodder, The Ice Boy , won the Fidler Award for a First Novel and was shortlisted for the Branford-Boase among other awards. Her second, Murkmere , was long-listed for the Guardian Fiction Award and she has since been short-listed for many others, including the Calderdale and the Wirral Paperback of the Year.