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This collection of short stories by renowned Victorian author Richard Dalby explores the hauntingly beautiful yet unsettling world of Victorian and Edwardian ghosts. From the hauntingly beautiful yet unsettling world of Victorian and Edwardian ghosts, readers are transported to a period of mystery and supernatural tales that have captivated readers for generations.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Richard Dalby
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