Guy and Angel are teenagers who travel back in time to look for treasure that has been lost over the years, their aim is to bring the items back to the present for good purpose, their quests, however, do not always go according to plan. 

Guy Devereux has just turned 16, he is enjoying the summer holiday when bad news arrives; his family are going to have to move out of their long-term home due to a greedy local business man. Whilst making plans with local folk, Guy stumbles across a map to his family's legacy and is encouraged to go and search for the treasure. Sadly, the treasure has long since gone, but his guardian angel is watching and she takes him back to 1648 to retrieve it. Of course things don't quite go to plan and when Guy is kidnapped by Cromwell's navy he wonders whether will ever get back to the present.

When a family friend confides that her ancestors had a Faberge egg stolen from them many years ago, Angel takes Guy back to 1913 to see if they can track it down. The journey takes them to London, where they bump into a Suffragette on the run, and Manchester, where they experience football, cotton mills and extreme poverty. Whilst in Manchester they once again they meet the Suffragettes and Angel gets drawn, inadvertently, into their protests. Guy, however, is none the wiser, as he finds himself on a steam train that is anything but a cosy ride. 

When Guy hears about a family who had their heirloom, an emerald necklace, stolen in India in 1850, he hopes Angel will take back in time once more. His wish is granted and Guy and Angel set off to the Great Exhibition in 1851, from there they track the necklace to a large manor house near Brighton. As ever the hunt doesn't go to plan and Guy finds himself in a prison cell awaiting transportation to Australia. Can Angel get to him in time? Or is Guy destined for an unexpected journey?

A neighbour tells the tale of a Van Gogh painting that was stolen from his family in 1940, when they were evacuated to a farm during the Blitz. Can Guy and Angel track the painting down? Angel decides it is time to take Guy's little brother Mark back in time too, together the trio embark upon a journey through war torn England, dodging the air raids and trying to find transport. Land girls, evacuees and even a local ghost, add to the adventure as Guy, Angel and Mark search for the elusive painting.

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What do people say about this series?

Review from Goodreads

I loved the historical context of this book! It is a captivating story that will keep your attention at any age.

As an American who had not learned about these historical conflicts in England, I really enjoyed the history lesson embedded in this book.

This story is appropriate for all ages, but does not shy away from the ugly truth of wartime and its effect on the common people.

Hope, understanding, friendship, and family are all themes found in this fun book.

Review from Instagram

With its fast-paced plot, dynamic characters, and compelling themes of courage and determination, "Guy, Angel and the Devereux Legacy" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure. Whether you're a seasoned history buff or simply looking for an exhilarating tale of discovery and redemption, this book is sure to satisfy your craving for excitement and adventure.

Review from Goodreads

​Guy gets an up-close-and-personal look at London in 1940—rubble and ruins everywhere, city streets in darkness to make them a more difficult target for air-raids, English people ever-ready to take to underground tunnels at the sound of an air-raid siren.

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