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Woman in Black and Other Ghost Stories
A special edition of the classic gothic novel
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
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A remote house on the marsh. A woman in black who never leaves.Arthur Kipps is sent to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the reclusive owner of Eel Marsh House. The house stands isolated at the end of a causeway, cut off by tide and fog, its windows staring across empty marshland.At the funeral, Kipps glimpses a wasted woman dressed entirely in black. No one will acknowledge her. In the village, silence follows her name. As Kipps remains at the house to settle Drablow’s affairs, the atmosphere tightens. Footsteps echo in empty rooms. A child’s cry carries across the marsh.This collection centers on the novella that made Hill’s reputation, a ghost story in which grief becomes vengeance and the past refuses burial. The additional tales deepen that sense of unease, where ordinary lives are unsettled by forces that cannot be reasoned with.'Heartstoppingly chilling' Daily Express'No one chills the heart like Susan Hill' Daily TelegraphVINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautiful
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'Heartstoppingly chilling' Daily ExpressArthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House.The house stands at the end of a causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but it is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose.'No one chills the heart like Susan Hill' Daily Telegraph**If you love The Woman in Black, try The Various Haunts of Men, the first book in Susan Hill's Simon Serrailler series**
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»En av de otäckaste böckerna någonsin. Ett mästerverk.« | Therese Eriksson, Svenska Dagbladet
»En viktoriansk skräckklassiker av bästa märke.« | Lotta Olsson, Dagens Nyheter
»En klassisk viktoriansk skräckis. De kalla kårarna kilar pålitligt längs ryggraden.« | Ann Lingebrandt, Helsingborgs Dagblad
Den unge Londonadvokaten Arthur Kipps får i uppdrag att bege sig till en avlägset belägen landsortsstad för att närvara vid mrs Alice Drablows begravning och ordna upp det dödsbo hon lämnat efter sig.Väl på plats slås Kipps av ortsinvånarnas märkliga ovilja att tala om Drablow; blotta omnämnandet tycks fylla dem med rädsla - i synnerhet allt som rör familjens mytomspunna egendom, Eel Marsh House, som stolt och spöklikt höjer sig över de dimhöljda sankmarkernas förrädiska vidder.Det dröjer inte länge förrän Kipps inser att stadens invånare har goda skäl att tala tyst om huset. Platsen han kommit till ruvar på en ondskefull hemlighet, en mörk gåta som på ett dunkelt men oavvisligt sätt utgår från den skrämmande gestalt som oväntat dök upp på begravningen - kvinnan i svart.Susan Hills Kvinnan i svart är en av de senaste decenniernas stora skräckromaner, ofta jämförd med Henry James klassiker När skruven dras åt.I svensk översättning av Ola Klingberg.
SUSAN HILL [född 1942] är en engelsk författare som bland annat har belönats med Somerset Maugham Award, Whitbread Novel Award och John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. Mest känd är hon för Kvinnan i svart [The Woman in Black, 1983]. År 2012 tilldelades hon Brittiska Imperieorden (CBE) för sin författargärning. Samma år kom filmversionen av Kvinnan i svart, med Daniel Radcliffe i huvudrollen.
»Detta är krypande läskigheter som nog inte ska läsas i ödslighet på landet.« | Cecilia Gustavsson, Aftonbladet
»Susan Hill skriver suveräna spök- och skräckromaner, och bäst är den ruggiga Kvinnan i svart.« | Gunilla Wedding, Skånska Dagbladet
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A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.One dark and rainy night, Sir James Monmouth returns to London after years spent travelling alone. Intent on uncovering the secrets of his childhood hero, the mysterious Conrad Vane, he begins to investigate Vane’s life, but he finds himself warned off at every turn. Before long he realises he is being followed too. A pale, thin boy is haunting his every step but every time he tries to confront the boy he disappears. And what of the chilling scream and desperate sobbing only he can hear? His quest leads him eventually to the old lady of Kittiscar Hall, where he discovers something far more terrible at work than he could ever have imagined.‘Thoroughly frightening’ Daily Telegraph‘Chills the blood’ The Times
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An unsettling and absorbing tale from the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.Celibate, irreproachable and distinguished, Thomas Cavendish is in his mid-fifties and the obvious man to become Master of his college. But, walking by the river, Thomas sees a young girl standing on the bridge. It is an apocalyptic vision, one that alters Thomas's life irrevocably and tragically, but with the beauty and joy of a love never previously imagined.‘As light as a feather but as powerful as flight’ Observer
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Rebecca was Daphne du Maurier's most famous and best-loved novel.But what happened next?Married to the sophisticated, wordly-wise Maxim, the second Mrs de Winter's life should be happy and fulfilled. But the vengeful ghost of Rebecca, Maxim's first wife, continues to cast its long shadow over them. Back in England after an absence of over ten years, it seems as if happiness will at last be theirs. But the de Winters still have to reckon with two hate-consumed figures they once knew - both of whom have very long memories...
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Shadows in the Street
Discover book 5 in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
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‘Exhilarating’ IndependentWhen two prostitutes are found brutally strangled to death, Detective Simon Serrailler is called urgently back from his sabbatical.But by the time he reaches the town of Lafferton another girl has vanished. Then the wife of the Dean at the Cathedral goes missing.Has the killer widened their net or is there more than one murderer at large?‘Brilliantly compelling’ Daily MirrorDiscover the fifth edge-of-your seat novel in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.
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'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLA gunman is terrorising young women. What links these seemingly random murders? Is the marksman with a rifle the same person as the killer with a handgun? Or do the police have two snipers on their hands?Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Serrailler is in charge of the case, but is struggling to cope with a tragedy at the heart of his family. The pressure is mounting...'A captivating read' ObserverDiscover the bestselling crime series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.
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'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLHeavy rain falls on Lafferton. As the rain water slowly drains away, a shallow grave - and a skeleton - are revealed.It doesn't take long to identify the remains as those of missing teenager, Harriet Lowther, who was last seen sixteen years ago.But a cold case isn't a priority: if Detective Inspector Simon Serrailler is to solve the case, he will have to do it alone.
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Colin. May. Frank. Berenice. The Prime children grew up in a bleak country farm house called The Beacon. Colin and Berenice married locally. May went to university in London, but came home within a year and never left again. Only Frank, quiet, watchful Frank, got away. He left for Fleet Street and a career in journalism but its the publication of a book about his childhood that brings the fame and money he craves - and tears his family apart.
Various Haunts of Men
Discover book 1 in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
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'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLPEOPLE ARE GOING MISSING. ONLY ONE THING LINKS THEIR CASES.THEY ALL DISAPPEAR ON THE HILL.A woman vanishes in the fog up on the Hill in Lafferton. The police have one lead - a pair of expensive cuff-links found in her flat, with a mysterious note attached to them.Then a young girl, an old man and even a dog disappear in quick succession in exactly the same place.Young policewoman Freya Graffham and Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler are given the task of unravelling the mystery. But can they find the Hill killer before he strikes again?'A gripping whodunnit and a subtle study of the mind of a psychopath' Daily MailDiscover the first edge-of-your seat novel in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.
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Pure in Heart
Discover book 2 in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
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'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLA little boy is snatched at the gate of his home while he waits for his lift to school.An ex-con struggling to go straight finds himself drawn back into a criminal ring.A young woman hovers between life and death.Detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler is called in to investigate. But with dead ends mounting up and time running out, has he taken on a case so complex it threatens to defeat him?'All the ingredients for the perfect English crime novel' Daily MailDiscover the second edge-of-your seat novel in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured
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Risk of Darkness
Discover book 3 in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
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'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLChildren are vanishing.The village of Lafferton is shattered.There are no witnesses and no leads - just a kidnapper at large.Then Detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler receives a call: a child has been snatched in Yorkshire. Has the abductor struck again? And will they find this child alive?'Not all great novelists can write crime fiction but when one like Susan Hill does the result is stunning' Ruth RendellDiscover the third edge-of-your seat novel in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.
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Question of Identity
Discover book 7 in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
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'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLHow do you catch a killer who doesn't exist? One snowy night in the cathedral city of Lafferton, an old woman is dragged from her bed and strangled with a length of flex.DCS Simon Serrailler and his team search desperately for clues to her murderer. All they know is that the killer will strike again, and will once more leave the same tell-tale signature.Then they track down a name: Alan Keyes. But Alan Keyes has no birth certificate, no address, no job, no family, no passport, no dental records. Nothing. Their killer does not exist.'As addictive as Rankin' Scotsman
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A transfixing parable of greed, goodness and an extraordinary miracle from the author of The Woman in Black.Tommy Carr was a kind man; Eve had been able to tell that after half an hour of knowing him. There had never been a day when he had not shown her some small kindness and even after the tragic death of their young daughter, their relationship remained as strong as before. Grief takes its toll however, and it’s not surprising that by the following Christmas, Tommy is a shadow of his former self, with the look of death upon him.But what happens next is entirely unexpected, not least for the kind man...‘Haunting’ Daily Telegraph‘Richly satisfying’ Independent
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After just a year of close, loving marriage, Ruth has been widowed. Her beloved husband, Ben, has been killed in a tragic accident and Ruth is left, suddenly and totally bereft.Unable to share her sorrow and grief with Ben's family, who are dealing with their pain in their own way, Ruth becomes increasingly isolated, burying herself in her cottage in the countryside as the seasons change around her. Only Ben's young brother Jo, is able to reach out beyond his own grief, to offer Ruth the compassion which might reclaim her from her own devastating unhappiness.The result is a moving, lyrical exploration of love and loss, of grief and mourning, from a masterful writer.
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'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLSimon Serrailler faces his most dangerous challenge yet in the edge-of-your-seat thriller from Susan Hill, the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.Going undercover, he must leave town immediately, change his identity and sever all contact with friends and family.And, more importantly, he must inhabit the mind of the worst kind of criminal.But can he do so without losing everything?'Crime writing with a dark, fierce edge' Daily Mail'Keeps the reader gripped until the last page' Sunday ExpressDiscover the bestselling crime series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.
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'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLA deadly new threat awaits Simon Serrailler in this compulsive thriller from Susan Hill, the bestselling author of The Woman in BlackDC Simon Serrailler's devastating last case was nearly the death of him.Recovering on a remote Scottish island, his peace doesn't last long. When a woman's body is washed ashore, Simon is pulled in to a murder inquiry by the overstretched local police who are desperate for help.But it's when Simon returns to Lafferton and a cold case is reopened that things start to get dangerous...'Modern crime writing with a dark, fierce edge' Daily MailDiscover the bestselling crime series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.
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‘I did not believe in ghosts’Few attend Mrs Alice Drablow’s funeral, and not one blood relative amongst them. There are undertakers with shovels, of course, a local official who would rather be anywhere else, and one Mr Arthur Kipps, solicitor from London. He is to spend the night in Eel Marsh House, the place where the old recluse died amidst a sinking swamp, a blinding fog and a baleful mystery about which the townsfolk refuse to speak. Young Mr Kipps expects a boring evening alone sorting out paperwork and searching for Mrs Drablow’s will. But when the high tide pens him in, what he finds – or rather what finds him – is something else entirely.In the 'Backstory' discover more classic ghost stories and some real-life ones too...Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
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Discover a chilling twentieth century classic, delving into the dark and complex heart of childhood'Some people are coming here today, now you will have a companion.'But young Edmund Hooper doesn't want anyone else in Warings, the rambling Victorian house he shares with his widowed father. Nevertheless Charles Kingshaw and his mother are soon installed and Edmund sets about persecuting his fearful new playmate.From the dusty back rooms of Warings through the gloomy labyrinth of Hang Wood to the very top of Leydell Castle, Edmund pursues Charles, the balance of power slipping back and forth between bully and victim. With their parents oblivious, the situation speeds towards a crisis...Darkly claustrophobic and morally ambiguous, Susan Hill weaves a classic tale of cruelty, power, and the dangerous games we play as children.'A brilliant tour de force' Guardian'Equalled for poignancy and horror only in Lord of the Flies' Sunday Telegraph'Delves beneath the surface of complex young minds, exposing not only their vulnerabilty and tenderness, their cruelty and malevolence, but also how parents end up turning a blind eye to their pain' Anita Sethi
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Susan Hill's classic novel Strange Meeting tells of the power of love amidst atrocities.'He was afraid to go to sleep. For three weeks, he had been afraid of going to sleep . . .'Young officer John Hilliard returns to his battalion in France following a period of sick leave in England. Despite having trouble adjusting to all the new faces, the stiff and reserved Hilliard forms a friendship with David Barton, an open and cheerful new recruit who has still to be bloodied in battle. As the pair approach the front line, to the proximity of death and destruction, their strange friendship deepens. But each knows that soon they will be separated . . .'A remarkable feat of imaginative and descriptive writing' The Times'The feeling of men under appalling stress at a particular moment in history is communicated with almost uncanny power' Sunday Times'Truly Astonishing' Daily Telegraph
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The darkly passionate short stories of Thomas Hardy are compelling explorations of love, social class, superstition and legend. This collection contains many of his finest and most representative, and includes 'The Withered Arm', an eerie depiction of arcane witchcraft in nineteenth-century England; 'Barbara of the House of Grebe', in which a beautiful man's tragic disfigurement by fire is savagely exploited by his rival; 'The Son's Veto', showing the cruelty of an educated youth towards his ignorant but tender mother; and 'The Distracted Preacher', the story of one man's conflict between heartfelt love and his own sense of moral and civic duty. By turns moving and poetic, and surprisingly modern and brutally macabre, these eloquent tales may be numbered among the greatest creations of Hardy's genius.
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I'm the King of the Castle by Susan Hill is a chilling novel that explores the extremes of childhood cruelty, now published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.'Some people are coming here today, now you will have a companion.'But young Edmund Hooper doesn't want anyone else in Warings, the large and rambling Victorian house he shares with his widowed father. Nevertheless Charles Kingshaw and his mother are soon installed and Hooper sets about subtly persecuting the fearful new arrival.In the woods, Charles fights back but he knows that his rival will always win the affections of the adults - and that worse is still to come . . .
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Be of Good Cheer
A Christmas Devotional (40 Daily Devotions for the Advent Season) – The Perfect Christian Gift for the Holiday Season
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
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Find peace for your heart and joy for your spirit amid the holiday hustle.Has being "merry and bright" and decking the halls left you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Set down your to-do list, grab a warm beverage, and cozy up with Be of Good Cheer for 40 days of Advent devotional reflections, Scripture readings, and prayers to bring you back to the beauty of the season.Each entry in this 40-day devotional invites you to reflect on one word that embodies the true meaning of Christmas. A corresponding Bible verse, a cheerful prayer, and beautiful Christmas photos guide your spirit, memories, and longings back to the heart of Christmas.Be of Good Cheer…Calls you to live intentionally this holiday seasonProvides 40 days of readings for AdventEncourages you to rejoice in a God who cares for you and carries youInspires you to recover gratitude during ChristmasOffers a meaningful and beautiful addition to your bedside or coffee tableMakes a thoughtful gift for anyone searching for deeper peace during the holidays Whether you're busy planning for the church's nativity play or preparing for the whirlwind of Christmas events, Be of Good Cheer anchors you in the joy, peace, and hope of the holiday season. This is a great gift to share around your Thanksgiving table as you prepare for the Christmas season or an excellent stocking stuffer for a friend, family member, or colleague seeking inspiration as Christmas draws near.
Savior Is Risen
An Easter Devotional (40 Daily Devotions for Lent) – The Perfect Christian Gift for Lent and Easter
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
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Do less. Connect more. This beautiful 40-day devotional for the Lenten and Easter season offers biblical reflections and full-color springtime photography to take you from burnout to burning a little brighter as you celebrate new life, fresh starts, and everyday redemptions.It's a distracted world out there. Maybe you find yourself scrolling more than savoring, texting more than resting, and rushing instead of taking a deep breath. The things you thought would bring connection make you feel more disconnected than ever, with a good dose of exhaustion thrown in. It's time for a reset.A Savior Is Risen is a 40-day journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter morning, a call for you to quiet your mind and soul as you focus on Jesus and His resurrection.In this gorgeous devotional, you are invited to:Experience the Easter season with fresh eyes and an expectant heartPractice a modern-day fast from the things distracting you from GodReflect on Jesus' life and ResurrectionDraw closer to God through silence and reflectionLet go of stress and embrace grace Each day's entry includes:A word that embodies the spirit of EasterA brief reflection on integrating that word into your lifeA Scripture passage for meditationA prayer to bring peace to your mindBright springtime photography that captures the beauty of new life A Savior Is Risen is ideal for anyone wanting permission to slow down, as a gift for someone looking for spiritual renewal, or as a beautiful book to display as a reminder of God's promises. So grab your morning coffee or afternoon chai, and feel your spirit settle as you immerse yourself the ultimate new beginning God has given us all.
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Fat Religion: Protestant Christianity and the Construction of the Fat Body explores how Protestant Christianity contributes to the moralization of fat bodies and the proliferation of practices to conform fat bodies to thin ideals.Focusing primarily on Protestant Christianity and evangelicalism, this book brings together essays that emphasize the role of religion in the ways that we imagine, talk about, and moralize fat bodies. Contributors explore how ideas about indulgence and restraint, sin and obedience are used to create and maintain fear of, and animosity towards, fat bodies. They also examine how religious ideology and language shape attitudes towards bodily control that not only permeate Christian weight-loss programs, but are fundamental to secular diet culture as well. Furthermore, the contributors investigate how religious institutions themselves attempt to define and control the proper religious body. This volume contributes to the burgeoning field of critical fat studies by underscoring the significance of religion in the formation of historical and contemporary meanings and perceptions of fat bodies, including its moralizing role in justifying weight bias, prejudice, and privilege.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Fat Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society.
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Fat Religion: Protestant Christianity and the Construction of the Fat Body explores how Protestant Christianity contributes to the moralization of fat bodies and the proliferation of practices to conform fat bodies to thin ideals.Focusing primarily on Protestant Christianity and evangelicalism, this book brings together essays that emphasize the role of religion in the ways that we imagine, talk about, and moralize fat bodies. Contributors explore how ideas about indulgence and restraint, sin and obedience are used to create and maintain fear of, and animosity towards, fat bodies. They also examine how religious ideology and language shape attitudes towards bodily control that not only permeate Christian weight-loss programs, but are fundamental to secular diet culture as well. Furthermore, the contributors investigate how religious institutions themselves attempt to define and control the proper religious body. This volume contributes to the burgeoning field of critical fat studies by underscoring the significance of religion in the formation of historical and contemporary meanings and perceptions of fat bodies, including its moralizing role in justifying weight bias, prejudice, and privilege.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Fat Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society.