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A Gentle Ghost and other stories

A Gentle Ghost and other stories

Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, Mary

Paperback

General FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 937536738X
ISBN13: 9789375367383
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A pale mist clings to the edges of familiar parlours and shadowed staircases, where the ordinary slips quietly into the uncanny. Within these pages, the subtle dread of a creaking floorboard or a whispered name in the dark lingers long after the tale ends, inviting readers into a world where the supernatural is woven seamlessly into everyday Victorian life. These stories conjure the eerie stillness of haunted house corridors and the unsettling chill of a presence unseen, capturing the very essence of nineteenth century literature's fascination with the unknown. Each narrative unfolds with a delicate tension, blending the domestic with the spectral, and offering a distinctive take on American gothic fiction that is both intimate and haunting. What sets this collection apart is its quiet mastery of suspense and its nuanced portrayal of the supernatural. The author's voice-subtle, precise, and deeply attuned to the emotional undercurrents of her characters-transforms each ghostly encounter into something memorable and unsettling. Rather than relying on spectacle, these stories evoke a slow-building unease, making them stand out among classic short stories of the era. The presence of a female gothic writer at the helm offers a rare perspective, infusing the tales with both empathy and an acute sense of vulnerability, which continues to resonate with readers drawn to chilling tales and unsettling fiction. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are captivated by ghost stories, Victorian supernatural fiction, or the subtle complexities of haunted house stories, this volume invites you to experience some of the most quietly powerful supernatural short stories of its age.

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