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A collection of rare horror stories that will thrill fans of classic writers such as M. R. James, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and E. F. Benson.Bernard Capes was celebrated as one of the most prolific authors of the late Victorian period, producing dozens of short stories, articles, and more than forty novels across multiple genres, culminating in the first original crime novel published by Collins, The Skeleton Key. His greatest acclaim, however, came from penning some of the most terrifying ghost stories of the era. Yet following his death in 1918 his work all but slipped into oblivion until the 1980s, when veteran anthologist Hugh Lamb first collected Capes’s tales of terror as The Black Reaper.Every story bears the stamp of Capes’s fertile and deeply pessimistic imagination, from werewolf priests and haunted typewriters to marble hands that come to life and plague-stricken villagers haunted by a scythe-wielding ghost. Now expanded with eleven further stories, a revised introduction and a new foreword by Capes’s grandson, Ian Burns, this classic collection will thrill horror fans and restore Capes’s reputation as one of the best writers in the horror genre.

The Skeleton Key (1919) was the first detective novel published by Collins, ushering in the Golden Age, the Crime Club, and 100 years of remarkable crime fiction that would follow.A body is discovered after a shooting party in the grounds of a country house in Hampshire. The police are called in, and a clever young detective, Sergeant Ridgway, begins to unravel a much more complicated and brutal case of murder than was first suspected. But has he met his match with Le Sage, a chess-playing Baron, who is convinced that the answers lie not in Hampshire but in Paris?After 20 years of writing in various genres, The Skeleton Key was Bernard Capes’ crowning achievement, as he died shortly after completing the book. Introduced by Hugh Lamb, whose anthology The Black Reaper resurrected Capes’ reputation as one of the best horror writers of his generation, the book also includes its original tribute to Capes by G. K. Chesterton, author of the Father Brown mysteries.

A present contains a monstrous secret.An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party.A shadow slips across the floor by firelight.A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams.Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers looks beneath Christmas cheer to a world of ghosts and horrors, mixing terrifying modern fiction with classic stories by masters of the macabre. From Neil Gaiman and M. R. James to Muriel Spark and E. Nesbit, there are stories here to make the hardiest soul quail - so find a comfy chair, lock the door, ignore the cold breath on your neck and get ready to welcome in the real spirits of Christmas.

World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2021.After attending a séance at an acquaintance’s home, a man receives an unexpected job offer from another guest: resident doctor at the prison he directs. But when a prisoner begs to have his cell moved, terrified of what’s behind the next door, the young doctor starts to question his luck.

A classic ghost story illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist, Seth.A man is unexpectedly appointed as doctor at the local prison. But when a terrified inmate begs to be moved, the young doctor begins to question his good fortune: the cell adjacent to the frightened man has been boarded up for years – and no one will let the doctor inside.

Bernard Capes' "Historical Vignettes, 2nd Series" is a fascinating compilation of historical stories. Capes showcases numerous historical eras while providing engrossing views into important occasions, people, and moments that helped to form the world as we know it today. Capes brings the past to life via vivid storytelling and thorough research, enveloping readers in wonderfully detailed locations and offering them a variety of storylines. The collection's vignettes each give a complete narrative that enables readers to travel across time and consider a variety of historical subjects. Capes expertly writes each narrative, capturing the spirit of the historical period and its sociological, cultural, and political aspects, whether it be an interesting anecdote from ancient civilizations, a dramatic incident from the Middle Ages, or a moving account from a more recent age. "Historical Vignettes, 2nd Series" is an interesting and educational read for history buffs and general readers alike thanks to Bernard Capes's masterful blending of historical truth with a dash of literary flare. The book takes readers on a fascinating trip through history, illuminating little-known personalities and events while also reviewing well-known historical events from new angles. "Historical Vignettes, 2nd Series" offers an engaging approach to investigate and comprehend the complexities of our common human past via its fusion of education and pleasure.

A gripping book by Bernard Capes called "The Extraordinary Confessions of Diana Please" explores the interesting lives and confessions of its mysterious lead character, Diana Please. The narrative, which is set in the past, centers on Diana Please, a complicated and enigmatic lady who shares her secrets and confessions via a string of startling discoveries. Readers are drawn into a web of suspense, intrigue, and shocking turns as they learn more about Diana's world. Diana Please, a figure steeped in both darkness and vulnerability, is vividly portrayed by Bernard Capes via vivid narrative and deep character development. Identity, morality, and the effects of one's actions are some of the subjects the book tackles. Diana's admissions challenge accepted ideas of morality and societal standards, making readers reevaluate their own judgments of right and wrong. Bernard Capes skillfully mixes aspects of mystery, romance, and psychological inquiry in a gripping story. The thought-provoking and compelling book "The Extraordinary Confessions of Diana Please" challenges readers to consider the complexity of human nature and the influence of personal discovery.