The Ravenmaster
My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London
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Narrated by:
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Christopher Skaife
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Written by:
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Christopher Skaife
About this listen
The first behind-the-scenes account of life with the legendary ravens at the world’s eeriest monument.
The ravens at the Tower of London are of mighty importance: rumor has it that if a raven from the Tower should ever leave, the city will fall.
The title of Ravenmaster, therefore, is a serious title indeed, and after decades of serving the Queen, Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife took on the added responsibility of caring for the infamous ravens. In The Ravenmaster, he lets listeners in on his life as he feeds his birds raw meat and biscuits soaked in blood, buys their food at Smithfield Market, and ensures that these unusual, misunderstood, and utterly brilliant corvids are healthy, happy, and ready to captivate the four million tourists who flock to the Tower every year.
A rewarding, intimate, and inspiring partnership has developed between the ravens and their charismatic and charming human, the Ravenmaster, who shares the folklore, history, and superstitions surrounding the ravens and the Tower. Shining a light on the behavior of the birds, their pecking order and social structure, and the tricks they play on us, Skaife shows who the Tower’s true guardians really are - and the result is a compelling and irreverent audiobook that will surprise and enchant.
©2018 Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd. Published by arrangement with Farrar, Straus and Giroux (P)2018 Macmillan AudioWhat listeners say about The Ravenmaster
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- Alex
- 2019-09-27
Honestly never listen to an audiobook so fast!
Normally I struggle with audiobooks especially when it come to consistency..... this book I finished so quickly and enjoyed so thoroughly that I've recommended to everyone!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-11-26
Great book!
Having visited the Tower of London twice, this book brought me right back there.
Mr Skaife is a very talented and descriptive writer.
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- J
- 2022-09-07
An absolutely delightful read.
Loved it! A great, and interesting read. Delightful stories and history throughout. Highly recommend it.
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