When the wind howls in the middle of the night, have you ever wondered whether it was truly the wind or something more sinister? Or maybe a scratching on your windowpane caused by tree branches or the finger bones of the damned? Ghosts, spirits and ghouls roam the earth and what better way to get acquainted to them through ghost stories.
This book is a complete and unabridged collectiom of 31 classic ghost stories from the haunting world of M.R. James. The aim of a good ghost story is to make the blood freeze, pleasurably; and the author achieves to perfection in these wonderful stories.
His most atmospheric settings include English country houses and gardens, the north end of the churchyard, yew mazes and even scenic train journeys. To each of these stories he brings an eye for the telling detail, an imaginative twist and a narrative tone that is, at least to begin with, urbane and reassuring.
At some points, although I struggled a little with classical language, it still managed to constrict my heart with a searing fear that left me sleepless many nights. A wonderful compilation to be owned and treasured by all horror aficionados.
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