A Little Trickerie

Paperback Published on: 05/06/2025
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A Little Trickerie
A unique and playful historical debut!
A Little Trickerie follows Tibb, a loveable and charming (and rather traumatised) vagrant as she navigates the harshness of early Tudor society after her m... READ MORE
Jesse at Eastbourne

Synopsis

Born a vagabond, Tibb Ingleby has never had a roof of her own. Her mother has taught her that if you’re not too bound by the Big Man’s rules, there are many ways a woman can find shelter in this world. But now her ma is gone.

As she journeys through the fields and forests of medieval England, Tibb discovers that there are people who will care for her, as well as those who mean her harm. And there are a great many others who are prepared to believe just about anything…

So, when the opportunity presents itself to escape the shackles society has placed on them, Tibb and her new friends conjure an audacious plan: her greatest trickerie yet. But before they know it, their hoax takes on a life of its own, drawing crowds - and vengeful enemies - to their door.

A tale of belief and superstition, kinship and courage, A Little Trickerie introduces a ragtag cast of characters and an unforgettable, endearing and distinctly unangelic heroine.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780241646076
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 272g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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A Little Trickerie
Spankingly original, simultaneously disarmingly funny, and deeply moving
Born a vagabond, Tibb Ingleby has never had a roof of her own. But her mother has taught her that if you're not too bound by the Big Man's rules, there are... READ MORE
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A Little Trickerie
Heart warming
A Little Trickerie delves into a bittersweet world of a distant yet familiar Tudor England. Tibb is a character to be reckoned with, and I mean it when I s... READ MORE
Ginger R
A Little Trickerie
A Smart, Medieval Caper that is full of heart
I absolutely loved this book. A story told through a collection of pitch perfect vignettes, we see the life of our protagonist pieced together like scraps ... READ MORE
Katy Wheatley
A Little Trickerie
Great debut
Tibb Ingleby’s Ma dies in childbirth, the result of a desperate bid to ‘buy’ a roof over their heads as they’ve never had one. Vagabond Tibb tells us her s... READ MORE
Celia Short
A Little Trickerie
Good Debut
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy, this is a good debut read that has left me absolutely desperate to see what they write next. I loved the... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp
A Little Trickerie
Original
A Little Trikerie is so original. I’ve been spellbound, almost literally, from start to finish. Tibb, the central character is captivating. Alone after t... READ MORE
Anita Wallas
A Little Trickerie
Clever and engaging
Tibb Ingleby has been born as a vagabond but her lifestyle is illegal and she and her mother need to settle. When her mother dies, Tibb is left on her own... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
A Little Trickerie
A tale of survival, strength, love and hope.
A Little Trickeries by Rosanna Pike It is Tudor England, a place of extreme poverty and immense wealth. Unfortunately young Tibb Ingleby and her Mum are... READ MORE
Jonathan  Kaye
A Little Trickerie
Wow! Loved this debut novel
Wow, loved this debut novel. May 1500 and Tibb Ingleby a vagrant and her mother are still trying to get a roof over their heads. It’s her mother’s dream... READ MORE
AHR
A Little Trickerie
Funny, fascinating and, ultimately, very moving. Highly recommended. What a wonderful discovery!
Well, Tibb Ingleby and your trickeries, but you do tick all my boxes. ‘For these are the days and I should say…’that your readers will love you. Tibb’s vo... READ MORE
Sarah D
A Little Trickerie
This feels like something completely new!
What an incredible voice, character, everything! I was completely engrossed from the first page.
Maria Orlando
A Little Trickerie
A tale of survival, strength, love and hope.
A Little Trickerie by Rosanna Pike It is Tudor England, a place of extreme poverty and immense wealth. Unfortunately young Tibb Ingleby and her Mum are in... READ MORE
Jonathan Kaye
A Little Trickerie
A lot of enchantment
Tibb Ingleby is a fighter. A fighter without a family, an-orphan-as-we-may-call-her, but still a fighter. One set to light her dream into reality. Through ... READ MORE
P.H. Maddie
A Little Trickerie
16th century adventure
Set in the early years of the 16th century this story follows Tibb, a teenaged vagrant whose alcoholic mother has just died. She teams up with Ivo, a boy ... READ MORE
Aidan Dunn
A Little Trickerie
A very different story told in a novel way
I really didn't think I was going to like this story for the first few pages but I am so glad I continued to read the tale of Tibb Ingleby.. Tibb has been ... READ MORE
Dana Farren
A Little Trickerie
A true joy to read
Absolutely loved Tibb and her unique voice and how she navigates life as a vagabond in medieval England. Yes her Ma dies on her but she picks up some grea... READ MORE
Mel Pretorius
A Little Trickerie
Fresh, original and enchanting
I absolutely loved this gentle, warm, and original book, which tells the story of good people in a harsh and cruel world. Tibb Ingleby was born a vagabond,... READ MORE
Debra Davidson-Smith
A Little Trickerie
Magical, mysterious and original!
This is a great read - magical, mysterious and original! Tibb wanders the country looking for a settled life, which is hard to find in Tudor England. Tib... READ MORE
Lucy Williams
A Little Trickerie
Funny profound and mischievous
Tibb's voice is warm, funny, profound, mischievous and powerful. In a time when it is illegal to be a Vagrant or to deviate from Tudor England's restrictiv... READ MORE
Sophie Artemis
A Little Trickerie
A strong, funny debut
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 Listen, I don’t know what the Women's Prize judges were thinking this year, but I am a bit miffed that A Little Trickerie didn’t make it on... READ MORE
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A Little Trickerie
A predictable read
I wasn't able to get half-way through this book. I felt as if I was an adolescent having RMPS classes.
Ann Foy