Wendy Percival

The Fear of Ravens - Esme Quentin Mystery Wendy Percival

Two families haunted by a sinister past

When Esme Quentin is engaged to research the history of an ancient mill owned by her client, Anna Brannock, she stumbles upon a bitter family feud, tales of witchcraft and a century-old allegation of murder.

As Esme digs deeper, the past begins to converge on the present, when Anna becomes the target of a disturbing campaign, echoing menacing events from many years before.

Can a 19th century curse still wield its formidable power? What connects Anna with the 24 year-old mystery concerning the whereabouts of the charismatic Ellen Tucker?

Esme must uncover the truth to save Anna from becoming a 21st century victim, in a cruel repetition of her ancestor's merciless fate.