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The Ravenswood Witch
- Author
- Jenni Keer
- Narrator
- Lucy Scott
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 30 September 2024
- Run Time
- 10 hours 13 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
The year is 1885 and a young woman is on the run, knowing if she’s caught, she’ll be hanged for murder. Moments from a safe haven, she collides with a gruff stranger, falling and breaking her ankle.
To her surprise, the man – Marcus Greybourne – convinces the local constable that she is his reclusive wife of ten years, Luna. He carries her back to the neglected and crumbling Ravenswood Hall, promising if she agrees to maintain this charade, he will keep her safe until her injuries have healed.
But the house is haunted by shadows and secrets. What’s more, the real Luna Greybourne is missing, without trace. Scratches and marks made by her around the house suggest witchcraft; and indeed Luna is known locally as the Ravenswood Witch; her reputation in tatters, like the wallpapers of the padlocked rooms she’d destroyed.
As strange happenings in the house continue, outside the screech of a raven echoes across oppressive woods that seem alive with dark magic. And the woman who is now pretending to be Luna can’t help but fear she’s escaped the noose for a far more terrible fate…
A completely compelling and unforgettable historical bookclub read – fans of Jane Eyre, Weyward and The Binding will be utterly spellbound.
Readers love Jenni Keer:
‘Atmospheric, gothic and wonderfully dark. This spellbinding novel is full of clever magical twists which kept me guessing to the last page!’ Clare Marchant
‘To sum this book up in one word... Absobloodymazing!!!… I am in love with the way [the author] writes historical fiction, timeslips, mysteries and romance all in one book. She really is clever, the way she hides her clues throughout the book and gives her readers so many ‘aha’ moments throughout. The sheer amount of twists leaves you feeling seasick in the best possible way.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fantastic read!… The puzzle, once solved, is staggering… I’d recommend this to anyone who loves historical fiction with a mystery and a dash of the unexplainable thrown in. Brilliant imagination!!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow! I loved this! It’s such a clever book, beautifully written with such wonderful detail and amazing characters. I give this a very rare 10 out of 10 and will be adding Jenni Keer to my list of authors I must read everything they ever write. Superb!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow!!… It’s like no other book that I have read, it’s unique and clever and I enjoyed every single page!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Creative, unusual and brilliant! This book is nothing like anything else I’ve read and I loved it!… Wonderful!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I was hooked from the first page… It seemed to get into my head and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. Highly recommend.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this book!!!... I didn't see what was coming… I was enthralled.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I cannot tell you have much I loved this book. I was totally captivated… I devoured it in a day.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I couldn’t let this one go… These characters are all so superbly drawn. They feel real, like they might jump out of the pages of the book and wrap their arms around you… Quite simply, had me enthralled.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Details
- Author
- Jenni Keer
- Narrator
- Lucy Scott
- Duration
- 10 hours 13 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 September 2024
- ISBN
- 9781785139758
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
A spellbinding witchy novel from the bestselling author of No.23 Burlington Square, Jenni Keer ✨🔮 Perfect for fans of Jane Eyre, Weyward and The Binding!‘There are a lot of shadows at Ravenswood, so you will need to be strong…’The year is 1885 and a young woman is on the run, knowing if she’s caught, she’ll be hanged for murder. Moments from a safe haven, she collides with a gruff stranger, falling and breaking her ankle.To her surprise, the man – Marcus Greybourne – convinces the local constable that she is his reclusive wife of ten years, Luna. He carries her back to the neglected and crumbling Ravenswood Hall, promising if she agrees to maintain this charade, he will keep her safe until her injuries have healed.But the house is haunted by shadows and secrets. What’s more, the real Luna Greybourne is missing, without trace. Scratches and marks made by her around the house suggest witchcraft; and indeed Luna is known locally as the Ravenswood Witch; her reputation in tatters, like the wallpapers of the padlocked rooms she’d destroyed.As strange happenings in the house continue, outside the screech of a raven echoes across oppressive woods that seem alive with dark magic. And the woman who is now pretending to be Luna can’t help but fear she’s escaped the noose for a far more terrible fate…A completely compelling and unforgettable historical bookclub read – fans of Jane Eyre, Weyward and The Binding will be utterly spellbound.Readers love Jenni Keer: ‘Atmospheric, gothic and wonderfully dark. This spellbinding novel is full of clever magical twists which kept me guessing to the last page!’ Clare Marchant‘To sum this book up in one word... Absobloodymazing!!!… I am in love with the way [the author] writes historical fiction, timeslips, mysteries and romance all in one book. She really is clever, the way she hides her clues throughout the book and gives her readers so many ‘aha’ moments throughout. The sheer amount of twists leaves you feeling seasick in the best possible way.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fantastic read!… The puzzle, once solved, is staggering… I’d recommend this to anyone who loves historical fiction with a mystery and a dash of the unexplainable thrown in. Brilliant imagination!!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow! I loved this! It’s such a clever book, beautifully written with such wonderful detail and amazing characters. I give this a very rare 10 out of 10 and will be adding Jenni Keer to my list of authors I must read everything they ever write. Superb!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!!… It’s like no other book that I have read, it’s unique and clever and I enjoyed every single page!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Creative, unusual and brilliant! This book is nothing like anything else I’ve read and I loved it!… Wonderful!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the first page… It seemed to get into my head and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. Highly recommend.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book!!!... I didn't see what was coming… I was enthralled.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I cannot tell you have much I loved this book. I was totally captivated… I devoured it in a day.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I couldn’t let this one go… These characters are all so superbly drawn. They feel real, like they might jump out of the pages of the book and wrap their arms around you… Quite simply, had me enthralled.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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