The Ravenswood Witch

By Jenni Keer

Book Overview

A BRAND NEW spellbinding novel from the bestselling author of No.23 Burlington Square, Jenni Keer'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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785139789
• ISBN13: 9781785139789
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A mystery with a bit of witchcraft

Well, right at the beginning I was totally going, that whole situation is sus! A young woman on the run from a murder charge bumps into a handsome man looking for someone to play his mentally ill wife (who conveniently suddenly went missing) and willing to take in a total stranger? There are so many things wrong with that situation! But, despite that start I got to enjoying the story. "Luna" plays her part very well, sometimes a bit too well, as the wife of Marcus and mistress of Ravenswood. She is very likable and willing to please to make things go smoothly. Not that things are all bright and cheerful in Ravenswood or the nearby village. Rumors of witches and black magic abound (most of them pointed at Luna). There is a mystery to solve there, if Luna wants to stay and not be burned as a witch. Besides that timeline, another one is entwined within this novel which is best not too discussed because it has a twist that I very much enjoyed and it helped explain a lot with how Luna is the way she is. I also loved the rescued raven, Brand, who has his own parts to play. I ended up quite enjoying this story because it solved the mysteries nicely and everyone who deserved a happy ending got one.