"The ravens at the Tower of London are of mighty importance: legend has it that if one should ever leave, the Tower - and the monarchy - will fall. Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife has taken on the title of Ravenmaster and the responsibility of ensuring that these unusual, misunderstood, and uttterly brilliant corvids are healthy, happy, and ready to captivate the four million tourists who flock to the Tower every year. In this compelling and irreverent narrative, Skaife lets us in on his life and shares the folklore, history, and superstitions surrounding the Tower ravens." -- cover.