Redwulf's Curse (Tom Marlowe Adventure)

Redwulf's Curse (Tom Marlowe Adventure)

by Chris Priestley (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books
Published: 03 Feb 2005

ISBN 10: 0385606958
ISBN 13: 9780385606950
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: The third gripping historical adventure in the Tom Marlowe series.

Media Reviews
An 18th century romp, packed with colourful characters, enough surprises and twists to keep the reader guessing and enough gruesome details and fisticuffs to bring the era to technicolour life. Good fun. on White Rider - What's on in London
Author Bio
Chris Priestley has worked as a cartoonist for high-profile publications including The New Statesman. Young Corgi published his first-ever book, Dog Magici, which was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. He has also written historical non-fiction for young readers. He is married with a young son.