Karen Maitland
The Raven's Head
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472215048
- author:
- Karen Maitland
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Headline Review
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 16.1 x 3.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A dark and atmospheric tale of power, intrigue, and alchemy in 13th-century England. In "The Raven's Head", Karen Maitland weaves a suspenseful story of secrets, suspicion, and the pursuit of ultimate knowledge. At Langley Manor, Lord Sylvain is on the brink of achieving his life's goal: forging the Philosopher's Stone. But when a mysterious figure arrives with an intricately carved raven's head, Sylvain finds himself at the mercy of forces beyond his control. As the stakes grow higher, the true nature of alchemy and its dark consequences begin to unravel. With its richly detailed setting and masterful storytelling, "The Raven's Head" is a gripping tale that explores the darker side of medieval politics and the human obsession with power.