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Alfred Hichcock’s *Haunted Houseful* compiles nine carefully chosen short stories, each centered on the allure and mystery of haunted houses. The volume showcases tales by acclaimed writers such as Elizabeth Coatsworth, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Mark Twain, offering young readers a blend of suspense and classic literary charm.
First publish date: September 12, 1961
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Alfred Hitchcock
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