The Necromancers

audiobook

The Necromancers

by Robert Hugh Benson

EN·~7 hours

Chapters

Description

In a sun‑lit Victorian drawing‑room, the delicate Mrs. Baxter moves with the quiet dignity of a lifelong widow, her lace‑capped head and porcelain complexion framing a world of devout routine. Around her, rose‑wood tables and velvet curtains create a space that feels both timeless and meticulously ordered, while the soft rustle of needlework underscores her unwavering faith. Across from her sits a strikingly different young woman—her dark hair, steady brown eyes, and confident bearing set her apart, a quiet observer whose presence hints at hidden depths beneath her modest exterior.

Their conversation turns to the recent, unsettling death of Laurie Baxter, a tragedy that has left the family in turmoil. Mrs. Baxter’s strained attempts at consolation reveal an undercurrent of unease, while the younger guest’s probing questions suggest a fascination with forces beyond ordinary grief. As whispers of the inexplicable begin to surface, listeners are drawn into a tale where domestic devotion meets the shadowy allure of the unknown, promising a suspenseful journey into secrets that may defy the very fabric of belief.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (447K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2004-12-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Hugh Benson

Robert Hugh Benson

1871–1914

An Anglican priest’s son who became a Roman Catholic convert, he turned questions of faith, doubt, and modern life into vivid novels and religious writing. Best known today for the dystopian novel Lord of the World, he wrote with unusual urgency for a life cut short at just 43.

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