The year is 1682. Reuben and his cousin Doctor Brittlebank visit the eccentric Lord and Lady Marley. Reuben stumbles upon a dark and terrible secret. Something is hidden in the ruined chapel. Something that men would kill for. But before he can share his discovery, the Doctor is whisked away on an important trip. Reuben is left at Marley Manor. He feels terribly alone. Lady Marley is desperate for a child. When a preacher calls, promising her help, she takes his advice and trusts in him despite Reuben's warnings. Reuben is forced to flee. Nobody believes him when he speaks against the preacher. He sets out on a frightening journey, knowing the preacher is never far behind. Reuben is on the run. Follow his chilling story as he tries to escape The Curse of the Ravens.

 

There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Hachette Children's Group .

Rebecca Lisle was born in Yorkshire. She trained at Oxford University as a Biology teacher. After having lived in New York and Switzerland, she now lives in Bristol with her husband, two sons, and two cats.