The Remedy Thieves of Ravenwood

About this book

In 1879, Ravenwood Children's Hospital stands as a beacon of modern medicine on the foggy outskirts of Manchester, England. For an ensemble of five young patients, it is more than an infirmary—it is their fragile new home. Clara, a thoughtful eleven-year-old orphan with a braced leg, fears returning to a lonely life. Jem, a twelve-year-old boy from a crowded dockworker family, hides his homesickness behind a bold exterior. Inseparable ten-year-old twins Leo and Lila are recovering from coal dust inhalation, while thirteen-year-old Pip, an apprentice gardener's son, visits daily but conceals his own worsening cough. When essential medicines begin vanishing from the locked dispensary, the hospital director faces mounting pressure to close Ravenwood and send the children to grim workhouses or asylums. Determined to protect their chosen family, the children form 'The Ravenwood Remedy Circle.' Using clues found in medical ledgers, herb garden soil, and careful observation, they must navigate the challenges of their conditions and outwit the adult world. To save the hospital's pioneering pediatric care and secure their own futures, the group must unmask the thieves during a stormy public inspection, proving that courage and chosen family can conquer the darkest of societal shifts.

Book details

Genres:

Historical Fiction, Mystery, Action & Adventure

Language:

en

Published:

2026-05-04

Content rating:

PG-13