High Spirits by J T Croft
A collection of haunting--and hilarious--ghost stories by the beloved Booker Prize finalist and New York Times-bestselling author. Robertson Davies first hit upon the notion of writing ghost stories when he joined the University of Toronto as the first Master of Massey College. Wishing to provide entertainment at the College's Gaudy Night, the annual Christmas party, Professor Davies created a spooky story, which he read aloud to the gathering. That story, Revelation from a Smoky Fire, is the first in this wonderful, haunting collection. A tradition quickly became established and, for eighteen years, Davies delighted and amused the Gaudy Night guests with his tales of the supernatural. Here, gathered together in one volume, are those eighteen stories, just as Davies first read them.
Croft, J. T.: - J. T. Croft is a speculative and gothic fiction author with a deep fascination for supernatural and gothic tales. As an avid fan of all things paranormal, he imbues his stories with thought-provoking themes and concepts designed to unsettle audiences and make people question the world around them. J. T. Croft's stories roam the grey area between good and evil, exploring the melancholy, the bittersweet, the psychological and the unnerving. He's inspired by the works of Edwardian ghost writers such as M. R. James and E. F. Benson, as well as the Gothic works of Laura Purcell, Daphne du Maurier and Susan Hill. When not writing, he enjoys listening to podcasts, drinking coffee, and spending time with his partner and their grey tabby in Worcestershire, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781838108915 |
| ISBN 10 | 1838108912 |
| Title | High Spirits |
| Author | J T Croft |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Elmfire Press |
| Year published | 2020-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 228 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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