E. E. CUNNINGTON – författare

A master of gothic literature, Elizabeth Gaskell''s darkest horror stories are collected in this haunting anthology.

From ghostly apparitions to unsettling family secrets, these stories helped define classic gothic literature. Gaskill’s writing is filled with vivid imagery, emotional depth, and a haunting sense of foreboding that showcases her exceptional storytelling. Exploring the darker side of human nature, each tale will linger in the mind long after the final page.

Some of the short stories featured include:

The Old Nurse’s StoryMorton HallThe Doom of the GriffithsThe Ghost in the Garden RoomThe Grey WomanLois the Witch

This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the works of pioneering women writers who shaped the genre of gothic horror. Elizabeth Gaskell’s stories in this collection, originally published in the mid-nineteenth century, continue to captivate readers and are not to be missed by lovers of dark tales.

A collection of tender meditations on the restorative power of nature, Mary Webb's beautiful poems and lyrical essays were written from a place of profound love for the English countryside. That is Mary Webb one who had discovered the core of sweetness in much bitter and while her poetry and prose reflect life s tragedy, the light of a thankful heart shines forth. Composed during a period of personal convalescence, this collection of evocative poems and essays explores how the natural world offers solace to the weary soul. With Webb s signature poetic prose, each piece reflects on the healing found in birdsong, wildflowers, and changing skies. Rather than grand philosophical treatise, Webb offers an intimate dialogue between the human spirit and the earth.Ragged Hand gathers the verse and prose of Mary Webb (1881 1927) into a single beautiful edition: her selected poems set beside the essays of The Spring of Joy, first published in 1917 with an introduction by Walter de la Mare. A companion to return to in search of comfort, reflection, or renewal, this collection is a soothing literary balm.