"Assassin" by Patricia Finney follows the complex tale of a skilled female assassin navigating the treacherous political landscape of a medieval kingdom. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and betrayal, the protagonist grapples with her own moral dilemmas as she undertakes deadly assignments. As she forms unexpected alliances and faces formidable enemies, she must confront her past while striving for survival in a world where trust is a luxury and every decision could lead to bloodshed. Themes of loyalty, vengeance, and identity weave through the narrative, culminating in a gripping exploration of the assassin's craft and its consequences. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 194 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers .

JACK is a yellow Labrador, living with PATRICA FINNEY. PATRICA FINNEY won the David Higham Award for her first novel when she was eighteen, and published a second novel a year later. She went to Oxford to read History, became a journalist, married and had children and at her first attempt won the Radio Times Radio Script Award. She is currently devising an original drama series for BBC TV. In addition to the JACK books for young readers, she is the author of a number of adult titles, primarily with historical themes: Firedrake's Eye, Unicorn's Blood and the 'Robert Carey' series. She lives in Cornwall.