Redwulf's Curse

Description

The third gripping historical adventure in the Tom Marlowe series 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.

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.

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 *