
Gather around a crackling fire in a grand northern English manor, where a winter gathering of friends turns to the uncanny. In this intimate soirée, the guests share personal encounters with the unseen—spectral sightings, eerie sounds, and strange dreams that have haunted them or their loved ones. Their stories, recounted in the very words they first whispered, weave together the timeless tension between skepticism and belief, all set against the backdrop of a festive yet somber Christmas night.
Beyond the ghostly tales, the collection unfolds family legends passed down through generations, each one a quiet thread linking past and present. Listeners are invited to hear tales of love interrupted by duty, letters delayed across seas, and the lingering presence of those who have gone before. The result is a warm, thought‑provoking listening experience, perfect for a cozy evening when the mind drifts toward the mysteries that linger just beyond the hearth’s glow.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (358K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-04-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1790–1876
Best known for eerie Victorian tales and sharp social fiction, this English writer moved easily between ghost stories, novels, plays, and children's books. Her most famous work, The Night Side of Nature, became a sensation in its day and helped keep supernatural storytelling alive in the nineteenth century.
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