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The Uncommon Prayer-Book (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781473305489
Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
Published: May 15 2013
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.07 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From the mind of M. R. James, the acknowledged master who redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and founded the 'antiquarian ghost story' genre, comes a chilling tale where piety becomes peril.
An antiquarian's exciting find: a seemingly rare and beautifully bound old prayer-book acquired at an estate sale. However, the book's contents are subtly wrong. Its unusual text and peculiar illustrations hint at a deeper, sinister history. The scholar soon discovers that this is no mere curiosity; it is an object carrying a malevolent presence from the past. Whispers, cold spots, and terrifying visions follow, proving that the book is an unholy conduit for a powerful, vengeful entity bound by an ancient curse.
This story is a quintessential example of James' genius for building palpable creeping dread from an everyday object, making it essential reading for fans of classic ghost stories and supernatural fiction, and proving that some relics are best left unopened.
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