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Sussex, 1912: Beängstigende Alpträume plagen Clive Fellows über Jahre hinweg und prophezeien ihm einen schaurigen Aufenthalt in einem Turmzimmer. Als er von einem neuen Freund in dessen Anwesen eingeladen wird, um dort die Nacht zu verbringen, scheint sich der Traum zu bewahrheiten. Ausgerechnet im Turm soll er untergebracht werden, und dieser kommt ihm merkwürdig bekannt vor, vor allem das dort hängende Portrait.

Die Gruselkabinett Box 45 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Das unheimliche Turmzimmer, Flaxman Low - Der Fall Medhans Lea, Das unbewohnte Haus, Das gefährlichste Spiel der Welt.

Being an English author in a new and different culture seems to work its magic when these two are placed together in the same spot with a rich vocabulary; ideas seem more fully formed and characters have another edge to their existence. For the outsider looking in, more can be revealed and shared with ourselves.

A creepy collection of the very best Gothic tales from the masters of suspense, horror, supernatural and occult fiction. 1.The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson 2. Afterward by Edith Wharton 3.The Green Light by Barry Pain 4. Fingers of a Hand by H. D. Everett 5. The Squaw by Bram Stoker 6. The Dancing Partner by Jerome K. Jerome 7. Lost in a Pyramid by Louisa M. Alcott 8. The Girl who was Tired of Love by Leonard Merrick 9. The Parasite by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 10. The House with the Brick Kiln by E. F.

E. F. Benson is probably best known for his wickedly satirical ‘Mapp and Lucia’ series. A prolific writer, his works included novels, biographies and supernatural fiction. His versatility is showcased in these dramatisations and readings, which range from the hilariously comic to the horribly chilling.

A third collection of 18 classic tales of the weird and supernatural by some of the best known writers in these genres.

Taking the position of mayor in the town of Tilling brings much delight to Lucia. However, with her local rival Miss Mapp around, trouble is never far away.Lucia is elevated to her new position with Georgie Pilson as her sidekick, confidant, and escort. Lucia and Georgie renew their acquaintance with the opera diva Olga Braceley and the composer Cortese, but nobody in Tilling believes Lucia when she claims to have entertained a duchess.

This collection comprises another 40 stories by and inspired by the originators of weird fiction. From White's seminal body-shocker, Lukundoo, through to Howard's dastardly Pigeons from Hell, and Benson's nightmarish The Room in The Tower. Time immemorial; worlds unimaginable.

E.F. Benson (1867-1940) is probably best known today for his sparkling, comic Lucia novels. In his own day, it was his ghost stories which were his most popular works. This collection of 10 stories exemplifies Benson's fine literary style and his ability to create the most frightening of ghostly and macabre tales.

A gripping collection of over 50 of the greatest short stories written by great British writers. 1."The Missing Years" by Barry Pain, 2. "His Brother's Keeper" by W. W. Jacobs, 3. "A Madman's Manuscript" by Charles Dickens, 4. "The House of Cobwebs" by Barry Pain, 5. "Old Fags" by Stacy Aumonier, 6. "A Long-Ago Affair" by John Galsworthy, 7. "August Heat" by W. F. Harvey, 8. "The Dabblers" by W. F. Harvey, 9. "Rose Rose" by Barry Pain

Reported to be an account of a real haunting experienced by the author at a house in Rye, this story features fleeting glimpses of an apparition in a walled garden.

England between the wars was a paradise of calm and leisure for the very, very rich. Into this enclave is born Mrs. Emmeline Lucas—La Lucia, as she is known—a woman determined to lead a life quite different from the subdued formality of her class.

Dive into the captivating world of Dodos Daughter, the second installment in the enchanting Dodo series. Join us as we follow the journey of unforgettable characters and explore themes of resilience and adventure. (Summary by Crowgirl)

Relatos fantásticos de gatos y trenes es un intento por reivindicar a dos criaturas que por frecuentación o excesiva confianza solemos rebajar a simples arquetipos. Los gatos y los trenes ocupan un lugar privilegiado en este libro, y no justamente por asociaciones caprichosas sino por astucias mutuas, por sincronías, por merodeos cómplices en la noche. Los narradores clásicos incluidos evidencian un destino que pocos han logrado eludir: es imposible escribir un relato habitado por felinos o ferrocarriles sin que el misterio sea el verdadero protagonista.

E. F. Benson, born at Wellington College in Berkshire to a father who would become the Archbishop of Canterbury, authored an impressive 105 books throughout his career. Queen Lucia, first published in 1920, marks the beginning of his beloved Mapp and Lucia series, which consists of six novels. This witty comedy of manners is set in the quaint village of Riseholme, where the charmingly self-assured Emmeline Lucas—known as Queen Lucia—rules over the social and artistic lives of her gullible neighbors. Assisting her in these endeavors is the rather delicate Georgie Pillson, while the ...

Set against the backdrop of World War I yet taking place in a quieter time, David Blaize is a captivating coming-of-age tale centered around an all-boys boarding school. Join David as he journeys from prep school to Marchester College prep school, confronting the challenges of friendship, academic life, and the ever-popular game of cricket. - Summary by TriciaG

In Colin, we delve into the intriguing saga of the Stanier family, rooted in the quaint village of Stanier near Rye, Sussex. The narrative begins around 1600, when the original Colin Stanier makes a Faustian bargain with the devil to achieve his dreams—featuring a tantalizing encounter with Queen Elizabeth I, who finds herself enchanted by his charm. Fast forward to 1900, where another Colin Stanier, strikingly similar to his ancestor, resorts to deceit and treachery in a desperate bid to claim the family fortune from his older twin brother, Raymond. A contemporary review captures the ...

Step into the opulent world of London society at the turn of the century with Dodo, a captivating bestseller from 1893. This novel introduces us to Dodo, a spirited young woman who revels in her place among the elite. As she prepares to enter into a promising marriage with a wealthy man of title, the stakes of high society become ever more intriguing. Experience the complete tale in this audiobook, featuring both Volume 1 and 2, beautifully narrated by Anna Simon.

1932 im Örtchen Maxley im ländlichen Sussex: der Pensionär Emmet Foster und der Professor im Ruhestand Francis Urbridge, Experte für alles Okkulte, sind Nachbarn in dem kleinen verschlafenen Städtchen, durch dessen Mitte die Landstraße führt, die London mit dem Küstenort Brighton verbindet. Mit dem Zuzug der mysteriösen Mrs. Amworth, die lange in Indien gelebt hat, beginnen merkwürdige Dinge in Maxley zu geschehen...

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 26 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Verlorene Herzen", "Mrs. Amworth", "Das ägyptische Parfüm", "Allerseelen".