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The Virago Book of Ghost Stories Richard Dalby

The Virago Book of Ghost Stories By Richard Dalby

The Virago Book of Ghost Stories by Richard Dalby


$36.99
Condition - Very Good
7 in stock

Summary

Absorbing, entertaining, deliciously unnerving, this anthology by some of the greatest storytellers of the twentieth century is an irrestistible read for those with a taste for being spooked. 'A shivery treat' The Times

The Virago Book of Ghost Stories Summary

The Virago Book of Ghost Stories by Richard Dalby

Featuring stories by A.S. Byatt - Angela Carter - Lisa St Aubin de Teran - May Sinclair - Joan Aiken - Stella Gibbons - Edith Wharton - E.M. Delafield - Elizabeth Bowen - Ruth Rendell and many more. This collection gathers together deliciously chilling tales from the three highly-acclaimed volumes of Virago ghost stories. Here lost loves, past enmities and unwanted memories mingle with the inexplicable as unquiet souls return to repay kindnesses, settle scores and haunt the imagination. All of the writers demonstrate a subtle power to delight and chill at the same time as they explore the ghostly margins of the supernatural.

The Virago Book of Ghost Stories Reviews

'A must for anyone who enjoys being thrilled' Time Out 'With illuminating flair, Richard Dalby's collection shows off the ghost genre at its heyday...marvellous' The Times 'Corking good shudders all the way' Observer

About Richard Dalby

Richard Dalby is a literary biographer and researcher. He has edited books including The Sorceress in Stained Glass, The Best Ghost Stories of H Russell Wakefield; Dracula's Blood; Ghosts and Scholars and well as the previous three volumes of Virago ghost

Additional information

GOR001196162
9781844081592
1844081591
The Virago Book of Ghost Stories by Richard Dalby
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Little, Brown Book Group
20061026
512
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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