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Ruth Ainsworth compiles an anthology of ghostly tales that evoke the haunting atmosphere of English folklore. Readers follow a series of mysterious encounters and supernatural events set in familiar yet eerie landscapes, drawing on rich traditions of the ghoul and the unseen.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Ruth Ainsworth
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