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A touch of chill is a compact anthology of fifteen short stories by Joan Aiken that combine domestic warmth with unsettling, macabre twists. Each tale is crafted with wit and suspense, offering a distinctly English take on horror and fantasy that feels both thrilling and unsettling. The collection showcases Aiken’s skill at mixing light and dark, ensuring that even the most casual reader is left with a lingering chill.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Joan Aiken
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