A Phantom Lover and Other Dark Tales

Narrated by David Thorpe , John Telfer , Ben Onwukwe , Julia Franklin

British Library Tales of the Weird, Book 15

Released: October 19, 2023
Length: 10 hrs 23 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd

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This collection showcases the eerie charm of Violet Paget, known as Vernon Lee, whose mastery of the supernatural in fiction earned her acclaim during her lifetime. Featuring a range of uniquely weird short stories and dark fantasies, including modernized folk tales and psychological hauntings, this anthology highlights Lee's distinctive voice. Each piece captures her imaginative intensity, reaffirming her rightful place in the canon of supernatural literature.

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