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'The figure of my wife came in... it came straight towards the bed... its wide eyes were open and looked at me with love unspeakable' Edith Nesbit, best known as the author of The Railway Children and other children's classics, was also the mistress of the ghost story and tales of terror. She was able to create genuinely chilling narratives in which the returning dead feature strongly. Sadly, these stories have been neglected for many years, but now, at last, they are back in print. In this wonderful collection of eerie, flesh-creeping yarns, we encounter love that transcends the grave, reanimated corpses, vampiric vines, vengeful ghosts and other dark delights to make you feel fearful. These vintage spooky stories, tinged with horror, are told in a bold, forthright manner that makes them seem as fresh and unsettling as today's headlines.
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Part of Wordsworth's Mystery & Supernatural series, featuring classic spine chilling tales, some previously unavailable for many years.
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It is a common perception that the Victorian era was a period of sexual and moral constraints, especially for women, who were regarded very much as second-class citizens whose sole purpose in life was to look after men, bear their children and do as they i Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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It is a common perception that the Victorian era was a period of sexual and moral constraints, especially for women, who were regarded very much as second-class citizens whose sole purpose in life was to look after men, bear their children and do as they i Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Not for children,
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This review is from: The Power of Darkness: Tales of Terror (Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural) (Tales of Mystery & the Supernatural) (Paperback)
Edith Nesbit might be known as a children's author, but this selection is definitely not for the young or easily scared. The collection contains anthology stand-bys "Man Size in Marble" and "John Charrington's Wedding"- justly well-known classics, but for me "From the Dead" and, my personal favourite "The Pavilion" are even better. These four stories alone justify a five star review. The rest vary from the good to the merely competent.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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E Nesbit can write Supernaturally!,
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This review is from: The Power of Darkness: Tales of Terror (Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural) (Tales of Mystery & the Supernatural) (Paperback)
Great book, I've loved E. Nesbit's writing since I was a child. This book is a revelation, I had never realised that she wrote adult stories, this book has made me go out and research more of her writings for adults. Great writer, great book, well worth the money.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Power of Darkness,
This review is from: The Power of Darkness: Tales of Terror (Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural) (Tales of Mystery & the Supernatural) (Paperback)
I was familiar with some of the stories but enjoyed re-reading and discovering ones new to me. A word of warning, though - the best way to read them is to pick up, read story, leave a while, then repeat. The impact was lessened for me by reading the book in a couple of sittings.
Intrigued by the biographical information in the Intro. Very interesting and unexpected in places eg putting up with such a husband, her physical appearance etc. Not a GREAT like M R James, though. The master of the slithering memory. Ghost Stories of M R James (Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural)
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