
THE PICCADILLY NOVELS. - POPULAR STORIES BY THE BEST AUTHORS.
STRANGE STORIES
STRANGE STORIES - BY - GRANT ALLEN
PREFACE.
THE REVEREND JOHN CREEDY. - I.
DR. GREATREX'S ENGAGEMENT.
MR. CHUNG.
THE CURATE OF CHURNSIDE.
AN EPISODE IN HIGH LIFE.
MY NEW YEARS EVE AMONG THE MUMMIES.
A treasure trove of short fiction, this anthology gathers dozens of vivid tales that once delighted readers of the late nineteenth century. The stories range from spirited romances and sharp social sketches to eerie mysteries and adventurous escapades, each written with a crisp, period‑appropriate voice. Listeners will find witty dialogue, memorable characters, and a snapshot of the values and curiosities that shaped the era.
As you move from one vignette to the next, the collection feels like a lively parlor gathering where each guest shares a different secret. A haunted hotel, a clever schemer, a tender love triangle, and a daring sea captain all appear, offering a fresh emotional pulse without demanding a long commitment. Whether you have a few minutes or an hour, these compact narratives invite repeated listening and a deeper appreciation for classic storytelling.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (662K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.
Release date
2012-01-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1848–1899
A prolific Victorian writer who moved easily between science, social debate, and popular fiction, he helped bring evolutionary ideas to a broad readership. He is also remembered for novels and stories that often pushed against the moral conventions of his time.
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