Step deeper into the shadows with a haunting collection of classic supernatural fiction. The Book of Shadows Vol. 2 brings together eerie and atmospheric stories by Bram Stoker, H. G. Wells, Robert W. Chambers, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Arthur Machen, Mary Webb, John Buchan, William Fryer Harvey, and Sir Hugh Walpole. This diverse anthology explores the unsettling territory between the familiar and the unknown. Its stories feature ghosts, haunted locations, mysterious occurrences, supernatu...

Precious Bane was written by Mary Webb and first published in 1924. Narrated by the central character Prue Sarn, whose life is blighted by having a harelip. Only the weaver, Kester Woodseaves, perceives her inner beauty but Prue cannot believe herself worthy of him. Prue is wrongly accused of murder and only one man can save her and take her away to the happiness she believes she can never possess because of her harelip. A forgotten classic set in rural Shropshire at the turn of the 19th c...

'She has a style of exquisite beauty which yet has both force and restraint, simplicity and subtlety she has fancy and wit, delicious humour and pathos. She sees and knows men aright as no other novelist does. She has, In short, genius' Mr. Edwin Pugh

Hazel Woodus lives with her father, a coffin-maker and beekeeper, on a Shropshire hill, keeps a tame fox, and is wanted by two men — a minister and the master of the hunt. Webb wrote Shropshire as she saw it, while Graves' disease disfigured her; she died at forty-six almost unread, and was famous six months later when the Prime Minister praised her in a speech. The fox is not a symbol.

Mary Webb's "Poems, and The Spring of Joy" is a lyrical celebration of nature, love, and the human experience, reflecting the author's deep affinity for the rural English landscape. Webb's literary style is characterized by its rich imagery and emotional depth, often infused with a sense of mysticism that invites readers to explore the connections between humanity and the natural world. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century literature, her poetry resonates with the themes of Roman...

A collection of tender meditations on the restorative power of nature, Mary Webb’s beautiful poems and lyrical essays were written from a place of profound love for the English countryside.“That is Mary Webb—one who had discovered ‘the core of sweetness in much bitter’—and while her poetry and prose reflect life’s tragedy, the light of a thankful heart shines forth.”Composed during a period of personal convalescence, this collection of evocative po...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and ...

"Some Spirits Return Not for Rest, but for Reckoning." The journey into the twilight world of S. Baring-Gould continues. In this second volume of his celebrated supernatural works, the master of the Victorian "weird tale" delves even deeper into the shadows of the English countryside. These are stories for the dead of winter—narratives where the past is a living, breathing entity that refuses to stay buried beneath the floorboards of history. The Architect of Atmospheric Terror: Baring-Gou...

Not every shadow hides a secret—but the ones in this collection just might. Enter a world where eerie mysteries, supernatural encounters, and unforgettable stories await. Discover "The Book of Shadows Vol. 2," a captivating anthology featuring classic tales by renowned authors including Bram Stoker, H. G. Wells, Robert W. Chambers, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Arthur Machen, Mary Webb, John Buchan, William Fryer Harvey, Sir Hugh Walpole, and others. Bringing together a remarkable selection of ...

Dark visions, eerie encounters, and the lingering presence of the unknown. In The Book of Shadows Vol. 2, a distinguished group of writers—including Bram Stoker, H. G. Wells, Robert W. Chambers, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Arthur Machen, Mary Webb, John Buchan, William Fryer Harvey, Masterpiece Everywhere, and Hugh Walpole—come together in a chilling continuation of supernatural storytelling. This volume gathers haunting tales where the boundaries between reality and the unseen begin to fade....

Step deeper into the mysterious world of the Book of Shadows with this captivating second volume. The Book of Shadows Vol-2 brings together a collection of intriguing writings by various authors, exploring themes of magic, folklore, mysticism, and the hidden forces that shape our world. From ancient rituals and spellcraft traditions to symbolic wisdom and spiritual practices, this volume invites readers to discover knowledge passed down through generations. Each piece offers a glimpse into...

It comes as no surprise that those who are treated unequally question and rebel against those who place them in that position. It’s difficult to believe that an elite and over-privileged few men should decide how the rest of humanity should live. In these classic stories women take a stand in the ongoing battle for equality.