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The Victorian era is remembered for many things, but one of the fondest is the wide and varied array of short, ghostly, suspenseful tales...often enjoyed around the fireside at Christmastime. In this new anthology, John Banks performs 12 of the very best, all written by incredibly talented but oft-times overlooked or forgotten authors. Once you tire of Dickens and James, these are the true masters of short-form suspense.

In Thirteenth Man, Philip Barrimore finds his peaceful writing retreat disrupted by his uncles unexpected presence in his mothers home. Seeking solace, he rents a cottage just five miles away, only to be pulled deeper into turmoil when the enchanting Phyllis, the woman he loves, reveals her secret marriage from two days prior. With her new husband bound for India and her former flame resurfacing, Philips quest for tranquility quickly spirals into a web of past connections and complicated emotions. As he grapples with his feelings and the ghosts of his history, the stakes rise, and his resolve ...

In this thought-provoking collection of dreams from a distinguished English novelist and literary critic, we delve into profound questions surrounding life, death, and humanitys relationship with the divine. Experience a mans tentative journey into the afterlife as his earthly existence comes to an end; witness defendants at the Last Judgment as they launch accusations at the Judge; and join an angel on Christmas Eve as he guides a troubled soul through a night filled with despair and doubt. Reflect on flowers in a garden pondering their own mortality, consider the implications of a world ...

Thrust into the heart of Londons opium dens for a revealing exposé, a newspaperman becomes an unlikely hero as he stumbles upon a radical plot to topple the government. Will he manage to thwart the anarchists scheme? Find out in this gripping narrative brought to life by Brian Fullen.