Front cover of The Valley of Ravens by Barbara Erskine, hardback

The Valley of Ravens - Barbara Erskine

Barbara Erskine

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  • Pages · 512 pages
  • Publication Date · 30/07/2026
  • Genre · Fantasy
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In the depths of the valley, two women, centuries apart, are bound by fate. Present Eve, desperate for a fresh start, arrives in the Valley of Ravens to restore a long-abandoned cottage. Everyone knows the place is cursed. Why else would it be called The Witch's House? As Eve begins her renovations it becomes clear the place has a secret waiting to be uncovered, if only she can make the connection with the past. Wales, 1260 Alys, a healer living in the depths of the valley, discovers Llewelyn - last true Prince of Wales - lying wounded on the battlefield. She tends him and her fate is forever bound to his. Her vow to keep his final secret will echo through the centuries. Escape with the new historical mystery from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Barbara Erskine. Praise for Barbara Erskine: 'Barbara Erskine is one of my favourite writers' Santa Montefiore `Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times `Barbara Erskine is the Grande Dame of the time-slip novel' Peter James

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