Fast and furious . . . An exciting and pacey read
- Enid Stephenson, Carousel
An intriguingly dark atmosphere and chilling setting . . . Gripping from the start
The School Librarian
Should stimulate interest in this exciting period. I certainly couldn't put it down
Historical Novels Review
This thrilling story set in the 18th century is steeped in atmosphere and will give readers an exciting glimpse into East Anglia's Anglo-Saxon past
Eastern Daily Press
A brilliant story that comes to a shocking end
South Wales Argus
Tom and Dr Harker are back and this time their adventure takes them outside London. They visit a friend in Norfolk, Mr Gibbs, who has recently unearthed fabulous Anglo-Saxon treasures from an archaeological excavation. They are believed to have belonged to the East Anglian king, Redwulf. Local legend tells of a ghostly guardian of the king's tomb and a curse against anyone who threatens it.
When not one but two murders occur in the household, it is hard to dismiss the legend. As everyone feels threatened and the atmosphere of hostility increases, Tom and Harker investigate. Discovering in fact that Gibbs' wife is behind the attacks seems to explain what's been happening. But then Tom sees an unidentifiable figure in the mist . . .
An exciting and atmospheric story set in the eighteenth-century and delving into our Anglo-Saxon past.
Tom and Dr Harker are back and this time their adventure takes them outside London. Local legend tells of a ghostly guardian of the king's tomb and a curse against anyone who threatens it. As everyone feels threatened and the atmosphere of hostility increases, Tom and Harker investigate. But then Tom sees an unidentifiable figure in the mist .
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Biografisk notat
Chris Priestley has worked as a cartoonist for high-profile publications including THE NEW STATESMAN. Young Corgi published his first-ever book, DOG MAGIC!, which was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. Redwulf's Curse is the third Tom Marlowe adventure.
He is married with a young son.