For the first time in publishing history readers can enjoy the complete works of Sheridan Le Fanu, the leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century, whose groundbreaking works were central to the development of the Gothic genre in the Victorian era. This comprehensive eBook is complemented with numerous illustrations, informative introductions, scarce texts and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Le Fanu's life and works
Concise introductions to the novels and other texts
ALL 14 novels, with individual contents tables
Rare novels like THE FORTUNES OF COLONEL TORLOGH O’BRIEN appearing for the first time in digital publishing history
Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts
Excellent formatting of the texts
Several novels are fully illustrated with their original artwork
Rare novellas from CHRONICLES OF GOLDEN FRIARS, available nowhere else
The complete 54 short stories – with many supernatural tales appearing here for the first time
Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories
Includes Le Fanu's poetry and memoir - spend hours exploring the author’s diverse works
Special criticism section, with two detailed essays evaluating Le Fanu’s contribution to literature
Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres
CONTENTS:
The Novels
THE COCK AND ANCHOR
THE FORTUNES OF COLONEL TORLOGH O’BRIEN
THE HOUSE BY THE CHURCH-YARD
WYLDER’S HAND
UNCLE SILAS
GUY DEVERELL
ALL IN THE DARK
THE TENANTS OF MALORY
A LOST NAME
HAUNTED LIVES
THE WYVERN MYSTERY
CHECKMATE
THE ROSE AND THE KEY
WILLING TO DIE
The Shorter Fiction
THE PURCELL PAPERS
GHOST STORIES AND TALES OF MYSTERY
GHOSTLY TALES
CHRONICLES OF GOLDEN FRIARS
IN A GLASS DARKLY
SPALATRO
A STABLE FOR NIGHTMARES
UNCOLLECTED TALES
The Tales
LIST OF TALES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
LIST OF TALES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
The Poems
THE POETRY OF SHERIDAN LE FANU
The Criticism
A FORGOTTEN CREATOR OF GHOSTS: JOSEPH SHERIDAN LE FANU by Edna Kenton
SHERIDAN LE FANU by E. F. Benson
The Memoir
MEMOIR OF JOSEPH SHERIDAN LE FANU Views: 367
There's Trouble in the Skies... For Sophia Stevenson, there's no going back to the life she knew. She never asked for the powers that make her a precious commodity to the secret society of Illuminists—and their archenemies. Captain Bion Donkova would give anything to possess the powers that have fallen in Sophia's lap. If only the beautiful, infuriating woman could stay out of trouble, he wouldn't have to keep coming to her rescue... Bion and Sophia have friction to spare—and nothing fuels a forbidden passion better than danger... Praise for A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious: "Fascinating...inspiring...The chemistry is off the charts."—Fresh Fiction "Fast-paced, unique...a whole new world that I can't wait to read more of."—Night Owl Reviews "This story grabbed me right at the beginning...it's going in my personal library."—Long and Short Reviews Views: 367
Shonna Wells is a Slayer, one of a group of teens that carry Triune Power, protecting innocent lives and fighting the evil that inflicts misery on the children of earth. Living in a small town in Massachusetts where spooky legends are impossible to ignore, Shonna never imagined that she would be involved in one of the most evil plots ever devised by Belial himself to destroy her family.Shonna belongs to a cohort of teens called by Yesher to fight evil and protect the children of earth. Endowed with Triune Power, armed with swords of hallowed metal and spiritually wise beyond their years, the Slayers face off with Belial's wicked minions to demonstrate Yesher's sovereignty in their small Massachusetts town.The battle becomes very personal when Shonna's widowed mother unknowingly marries a Familiar Spirit who has taken on the human form of Ian Corbet. Distracted by her own developing relationship with fellow Slayer, Jake Hannaford, Shonna struggles to maintain her focus on rescuing her mother from Ian's nefarious plot, even if it means personally killing her new stepfather...or die trying. Views: 367
Who was the hostage taker, and why did he request Captain Roger Burhans as an intermediary? There were three prisoners in a small building that was built like a fortress. The negotiations game had begun, but the gunman's plan of multiple revenge strikes would eventually destroy more than one life. Misery loves company, and hate will provide it. Reviews and 'favorite author' status very welcome!This is the first of a short story series of varying topics and genres. The image of a police stand-off against a gunman with multiple hostages has made the video and print media all too many times. In this story, though, there are twists and surprises that no one could have possibly dreamed of, even in the worst of nightmares.Training and experience are invaluable to police in hostage crisis situations. But the formulas most successful in such situations can mislead when the game is not anything one had ever heard of. Going by the book, unfortunately, can lead one into a most horrific trap. Views: 367
A telepathic infection is eating its way through Ernum Gustabler and has been since his childhood. But what's the source of his troubles? Is he merely a puppet, pushed along to the rhythm of a lie, or is he the master of his own fate? The Clutter Box: An existential sci-fi thriller.YA Paranormal Romance Short StoryUnder the muggy July sun, traveling carnie Fade finds his soulmate in the form of 16-year-old Kai. She’s human, he’s Fae, but she calls to him like no other being has. They spend a wonderful week together, but when it comes time for him to travel to the next city, he sees her future: She’ll die of cancer before he ever sees her again. Selfish, he makes her promise to wait for him.After she hears the doctor’s news, Kai realizes that somehow, Fade knew all along. She fights to stay alive, just to see him one last time. He tells her he’s a Faerie and that he can heal her…but it will change everything. If she becomes Fae, she’ll lose everything she’s come to love… If she doesn’t, she only has a matter of time before the cancer kills her. She knows the risks…but how will she ever make the right decision? Views: 367
Rumors of a runaway carnival act lure three kids into the woods on a search for adventure. What they find there will change the destiny of all three and launch tomboy, Samantha, on a lifelong journey of empowerment, heartbreak, and femininity.Samantha’s getting tired of being mistaken for one of the guys, yet she can’t resist when her crush, Jimmy, invites her to help hunt down a sideshow freak that escaped from a local carnival. It doesn't turn out like she’d hoped, though, and their ill-fated adventure leaves her feeling distant and alone.Only she’s not alone.She soon notices the presence of a strange and mythical creature that seems to follow her around and threaten her friends. She links the creature’s presence to the mutilation of local pets and livestock and, eventually, to the mysterious death of one of her friends.In the end, she must confront the creature along with her own shortcomings in order to save herself, her friends, and her future family. Views: 366
Jessica is an amazing talent, but when the lights of fame turn on will she sparkle or melt?Jessica Hall is a young music sensation and a rising star. After landing a deal with Diamond Records, she quickly comes under fire from a rival producer. But that is the least of her problems. She quickly becomes enveloped in fame, money, and glory which slowly drag her down. Alcohol quickly becomes a part of Jessica’s life. Can her friend, admirer, and songwriter Jimmy King help her out of her despair? Or will he too make the wrong decision? Views: 366
Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the books in this collection have not been hand curated, an aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature. As a result of this book being first published many decades ago, it may have occasional imperfections. These imperfections may include poor picture quality, blurred or missing text. While some of these imperfections may have appeared in the original work, others may have resulted from the scanning process that has been applied. However, our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. While some publishers have applied optical character recognition (OCR), this approach has its own drawbacks, which include formatting errors, misspelt words, or the presence of inappropriate characters. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with an experience that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic book, and that the occasional imperfection that it might contain will not detract from the experience. Views: 366
A collection of Poetry written when I probably should have been doing something useful.exams, something which everyone loves to hate, a child's feelings regarding the exams Views: 366
Twelve little oddities.An assortment of the bizarre, unexpected, charming, unsettling and downright peculiar. Into darkness or light, there are many ways to escape.Reviews"A wonderful, eclectic collection of literary vignettes - sometimes shocking and challenging: 'The Reservation'; fascinating and unsettling: 'Interview with Elsbeth'; touching and utterly convincing: 'Pitcher of a Lady' (a beautifully observed short story with an unforgettable narrator). An exhilarating and entertaining read - the author's flair is quite astonishing. Highly recommended.""Wonderful collection of fiction ... and fact. These short stories are a real pleasure to read, written with great style and confidence. EXCELLENT!""From the short and intriguing to the longer and challenging, these stories are certainly never dull. Sometimes transgressive, often eyeopening, always beautifully written - give yourself a treat and have a read." Views: 366
Green Planet is a fast paced fantasy adventure where two teenage boys are taken to Green Planet by a wizard, where they confront evil flower fairies and many killer plant foes.‘A richly imagined novel. The humour is the element that makes it so enjoyable for adults to read. It brims over with wit and invention. I recommend it highly, and hope the author has a sequel in store.’ Melrose BooksWhen I first started writing the Green Planet series I wanted to create something that was completely new and exciting, so I created a world with unlimited potential. A foreign planet ruled by unique and weird plant creatures. A dark fantasy floral existence combined with a dash of humour to add a spark to the plot. Then came the magic elements with the introduction of wizards, flower fairies and magical balls. The action is fast, witty and interesting with the addition of several poem spells and other clever magical concepts. Most important of all, if you want teenagers and children to take an interest in your story you need to include a couple. Frank with his schoolboy fighting attitude and Philip with his scruffy ways are both roped in as the main characters that join the Green Planet mission.It’s all in the storytelling, and storytelling is something that I feel I do best. The Green Planet novel is the beginning of a series of exciting adventure stories designed for children as well as for adults to enjoy. So strap yourself up tightly, clutch the pages firmly, and enjoy the Green Planet ride. Views: 366
A thrilling tale of high-altitude death and survival set on the snowy summits of Mount Everest, from the bestselling author of *The Terror*
It's 1924 and the race to summit the world's highest mountain has been brought to a terrified pause by the shocking disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine high on the shoulder of Mt. Everest. By the following year, three climbers -- a British poet and veteran of the Great War, a young French Chamonix guide, and an idealistic young American -- find a way to take their shot at the top. They arrange funding from the grieving Lady Bromley, whose son also disappeared on Mt. Everest in 1924. Young Bromley must be dead, but his mother refuses to believe it and pays the trio to bring him home.
Deep in Tibet and high on Everest, the three climbers -- joined by the missing boy's female cousin -- find themselves being pursued through the night by someone . . . or something. This nightmare becomes a matter of life and death at 28,000 feet - but what is pursuing them? And what is the truth behind the 1924 disappearances on Everest? As they fight their way to the top of the world, the friends uncover a secret far more abominable than any mythical creature could ever be. A pulse-pounding story of adventure and suspense, The Abominable is Dan Simmons at his spine-chilling best. Views: 366
Grace May North was a newspaper journalist and author of novels for children and adolescents, stories which featured both girl and boy protagonists. Views: 366
Having been jailed for surviving unscathed after a tree falling on him, Bear finds himself fed up with local superstition and tries to break out of jail without anyone noticing.In this short story, Thomas Wingefeld comes face to face with the horror of his existence as a result of betraying his good friend Arthur. He never meant to be a liar, a monster, a heathen, but that is what he became. And with each passing day, with each lie piled on top of the other, he can only hope to die. Not for himself, but for Arthur, his angel and savior. Arthur is the sole content of absolute truth, which starkly contrasts the half and eighth and forty-elevenths truths Wingefeld and all the other beasts tell themselves to justify their sins from so long ago. And the only way to heal, to find forgiveness, is to die. He must give of himself what he forced Arthur to surrender thirty-two years ago. That way he can truly say "I'm sorry." Views: 366
