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On holiday in Keldstone visiting his nephew, Jim, blanket manufacturer Athelstan Digby agrees to look after the old bookshop on the ground floor of his lodgings while his hosts are away. On the first day of his tenure, a vicar, a chauffeur and an out-of-town stranger enquire after The Life and Death of Mr. Badman by John Bunyan. When a copy mysteriously arrives at the shop in a bundle of books brought in by a young scamp, and is subsequently stolen, Digby moves to investigate the significance of the book along with his nephew, and the two are soon embroiled in a case in which the stakes have risen from antiquarian book-pinching to ruthless murder.First published in a limited run in 1934, this exceedingly rare and fast-paced bibliomystery set against the landscapes of Yorkshire is long overdue its return to print.

He looked up at the picture rail, and there was the hand holding on to a hook with three fingers, and slowly scratching the head of the parrot with the fourth.In 1919, W. F. Harvey published 'The Beast with Five Fingers', his quintessential tale of the disembodied hand with a murderous mind of its own, and its position as one of weird fiction's true classics was cemented by the 1946 film adaptation. Seeking to trace the origins of the haunted hand story back into the nineteenth century, and to showcase its influence on writers of weird fiction from the 1920s to the modern day, horror expert Brian J. Showers presents a new collection of classics from the well-thumbed oeuvres of Sheridan Le Fanu and Guy de Maupassant through to miniature masterpieces from the hands of Jean Ray, Mark Valentine and many more.Featuring ghostly hands, hands possessed by demons and unexplained hands where no hands should be, prepare to enter a world of nightmares run amok as the vice-grip of terror takes hold.

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Discover the world of ghosts and spirits with this collection of classics on ghosts.The best of the genre''s literature.In the Darkby Mary Elizabeth Penn (?–?)No. 11 Welham Squareby Sir Herbert Stephen (1857–1932)Man-size in Marbleby Edith Nesbit (1858–1924)When I Was Deadby Vincent O''Sullivan (1872–1940)The Library Windowby Margaret Oliphant (1828–1897)Lost Heartsby M. R. James (1862–1936)The Shadowy Thirdby Ellen Glasgow (1873–1945)The Beast with Five Fingersby W. F. Harvey (1885–1937)Mrs. Luntby Sir Hugh Walpole (1884–1941)The Stepby E. F. Benson (1867–1940)

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"e;Some Spirits Return Not for Rest, but for Reckoning."e;The journey into the twilight world of S. Baring-Gould continues. In this second volume of his celebrated supernatural works, the master of the Victorian "e;weird tale"e; delves even deeper into the shadows of the English countryside. These are stories for the dead of winter narratives where the past is a living, breathing entity that refuses to stay buried beneath the floorboards of history. The Architect of Atmospheric Terror: Baring-Gould remains unsurpassed in his ability to find terror in the everyday. Volume 2 elevates his signature style, blending his expertise as an antiquarian with a dark, psychological insight into the human condition. Here, the haunting is often a social or moral consequence; a ghost is not just a spirit, but a debt that must be paid. Whether exploring the silent corridors of a crumbling manor or the windswept desolation of a country churchyard, Baring-Gould crafts an atmosphere of "e;uncomfortable reality"e; that has influenced generations of supernatural writers. As a peer to the great ghost story writers of the late 19th century, Baring-Gould provides a crucial link between traditional folklore and modern psychological horror. This volume is an essential cornerstone for collectors of classic ghost stories, Victorian literature, and British folk horror. The candles are dimming. Buy "e;A Book of Ghosts: Volume 2"e; today and settle in for a night of elegant, bone-chilling terror.

"e;The Shadows Grow Longest Just Before the Light Fades."e;Conclude your journey into the eerie and the unexplained with the final volume of S. Baring-Gould's supernatural legacy. A Book of Ghosts: Volume 3 showcases the author at the peak of his narrative powers, weaving tales that are as much about the fragility of the human mind as they are about the restless spirits that haunt it. These stories represent the final bridge between the Victorian Gothic and the modern psychological thriller. The Final Descent into the Unknown: In this concluding volume, Baring-Gould moves beyond the traditional "e;vengeful spirit"e; to explore more nuanced forms of haunting. Here, ghosts are often echoes of a life lived, impressions left upon the physical world that can be felt by those sensitive enough to listen. His mastery of pacing and "e;quiet dread"e; ensures that the terror comes not from the sudden appearance of a specter, but from the slow realization that one is never truly alone. Drawing on themes of isolation, memory, and the unseen, this collection solidifies Baring-Gould's place as a pioneer of the "e;subtle"e; supernatural. For fans of the British ghost story tradition, this volume completes a vital trilogy. It is a necessary addition for any reader of classic horror, Gothic literature, and the history of supernatural fiction. Complete your collection of the macabre. Buy "e;A Book of Ghosts: Volume 3"e; today and face the shadows one last time.

What secrets remain when the shadows grow deeper?The Book of Shadows Vol. 3 takes readers further into the hidden traditions that shaped humanity's mystical understanding of the world. This volume explores the deeper layers of occult philosophy, symbolic systems, and ancient teachings drawn from a wide range of esoteric sources. Focusing on advanced concepts of ritual, cosmic order, inner transformation, and spiritual power, these writings reveal how seekers across history attempted to align themselves with unseen forces. More contemplative and complex, this volume is ideal for readers who wish to move beyond surface-level mysticism. Atmospheric, historical, and intellectually rich, this anthology completes a deeper stage of the journey into occult knowledge. Inside this eBook, you'll explore:Advanced occult and esoteric writings from diverse traditionsDeeper symbolic systems and mystical philosophiesHistorical perspectives on spiritual transformation and powerA continuation of a serious occult literature seriesFor readers ready to move beyond the obvious and into the profound, The Book of Shadows Vol. 3 offers a rewarding and immersive experience. Step further into the unknown. Buy now and explore The Book of Shadows Vol. 3.

Return to the twilight world where ghostly whispers, uncanny visions, and forbidden knowledge shape the very fabric of reality. The Book of Shadows Vol. II continues the journey begun in the first volume, gathering a new selection of supernatural, gothic, and psychologically unsettling tales from master storytellers of the late Victorian and early modern eras. This volume deepens the atmosphere of dread and wonder with stories that explore spectral visitations, shadowed mansions, cursed objects, strange transformations, and the perilous thresholds between the living and the dead. Featuring writers celebrated for their command of tension, mystery, and emotional depth, this anthology draws from the finest traditions of classic horror where the unseen is often more terrifying than the visible, and where human fears echo through dim corridors and forgotten ruins. Each tale reveals a different angle of the supernatural: some are quietly chilling, others pulse with gothic grandeur, while a few delve into the psychological shadows that lurk within the human soul. Together, they form a rich, carefully curated collection that honors the legacy of traditional ghost stories while offering readers fresh, immersive encounters with the uncanny. Beautifully formatted and thematically cohesive, The Book of Shadows Vol. II is perfect for fans of vintage horror, atmospheric suspense, and literary supernatural fiction. Add The Book of Shadows Vol. II to your library and step once again into a realm where every silence hides a presence and every shadow has a story.

The shadows deepen. The whispers grow clearer. The Book of Shadows Volume 3 continues the acclaimed anthology series with a new selection of chilling, intelligent, and atmospheric stories from some of the most remarkable voices in classic supernatural fiction. This volume gathers an extraordinary lineup of authors whose work shaped the golden age of the ghost story: Mary Elizabeth Penn, Sir Herbert Stephen, Vincent O'Sullivan, Edith Nesbit, Margaret Oliphant, M. R. James, Ellen Glasgow, W. F. Harvey, Sir Hugh Walpole, and E. F. Benson. Each writer distinct in style yet united by a fascination with the unseen brings a fresh shade of terror, suspense, and emotional complexity. Inside this collection are tales that explore haunted rooms, spectral visitations, cursed relics, forbidden rituals, and psychological horrors that linger long after the story ends. You will find subtle fear, creeping dread, elegant gothic atmosphere, and sudden shocks that pierce the familiar with the uncanny. M. R. James's scholarly terror, O'Sullivan's decadent darkness, Harvey's precision, Oliphant's emotional resonance, Benson's eerie modernity each contributes to a tapestry of supernatural fiction at its finest. Expertly curated and beautifully formatted, The Book of Shadows Volume 3 is perfect for readers who appreciate ghost stories rooted in atmosphere, literary craftsmanship, and the quiet terror of things half-seen and never explained. Add The Book of Shadows Volume 3 to your library and step once more into the realm where the boundary between the living and the dead grows thin.